[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE TREZEVANT HIGH SCHOOL MIGHTY PURPLE BEARS ON WINNING 
      THE TSSAA BLUECROSS BOWL DIVISION 1 CLASS 2A FOOTBALL STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Mighty Purple 
Bears of Trezevant High School and Coach Teli White and his coaching 
staff on winning the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Division 1 Class 2A Football 
State Championship game against Marion County High School on Saturday, 
December 5, 2015 in Cookeville, TN.
  The Mighty Purple Bears were led by Jr. standout Running Back and 
Strong Safety Cordarrian Richardson, who carried the ball 41 times for 
342 yards scoring 3 touchdowns and throwing for 1 touchdown. 
Cordarrian's play set a new state record by surpassing Omar Williams of 
St. George's 322 yards record set in 2011.
  Under Coach White's leadership, Trezevant advanced to the 
championship game by defeating Oakhaven High School (Memphis, TN) 54-0, 
Douglass High School (Memphis, TN) 54-0, Manassas High School (Memphis, 
TN) 22-0, Trinity Christian Academy (Jackson, TN) 52-14, and Marion 
County High School (Jasper, TN) 40-35. The Mighty Purple Bears finished 
their season 12-3.
  This is Trezevant's first state title. I am extremely proud of their 
academic and athletic success. I know the mighty Purple Bears will keep 
riding the waves of success and represent their community and the city 
of Memphis with pride. Go Purple Bears.

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