[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 5 (Friday, January 8, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING CHEROKEE TRAIL'S STATE CHAMPION VOLLEYBALL TEAM

  (Mr. COFFMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the girls varsity 
volleyball team at Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora, Colorado, for 
winning the 2015 Colorado 5A State championship game on November 14, 
2015.
  The students and staff who were part of the title-winning Cougar team 
deserve to be recognized for winning in what has been a season full of 
challenges. Following the tragic death of one of their players, Celeste 
James, and a serious injury to another, Amazing Ashby, the Cherokee 
Trail Cougars showed courage in the face of true adversity to complete 
their title-winning season which honored their teammates.
  In their dominant performances at the State championship, the girls 
of Cherokee Trail High School's volleyball team proved that hard work, 
dedication, and perseverance is the perfect recipe for champions. These 
volleyball players were led to the championship title through the 
tireless leadership of their head coach, Terry Miller, and his 
outstanding staff.
  It is with great pride that I join all of the residents of Aurora, 
Colorado, in congratulating the Cherokee Trail Cougars for their State 
championship.

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