[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING ANDREW JONES ON BECOMING A McDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Andrew Jones 
of Irving, Texas, on being named to the 2016 McDonald's All American 
basketball roster. This is a tremendous honor from the basketball 
community as it pits the best high school players in the country 
against one another in an exhibition game. Mr. Jones also participated 
in the three-point competition and Legends and Stars Shootout as the 
players display their shooting ability and point guard play.
  The requirements to become a McDonald's All American are extensive as 
you must consistently be a consensus Top 20 player in the national 
rankings, and earn enough votes from the selection committee. Andrew 
was one of 24 high school senior basketball players selected to join 
this elite group of young men as the best in the country from over 
100,000 players nationwide. Andrew has been consistently rated as one 
of the best guards in the 2016 class with his ability to create plays 
and soft touch around the rim. Mr. Jones' following has only grown as 
his tremendous improvement has been highlighted over the past year in 
his spring and summer performances in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). 
He brings great pride to the basketball community of Texas.
  Andrew has a natural gift for the game of basketball as his court 
vision and slashing capabilities creates scoring opportunities and 
proves to be a nightmare for opposing teams. Andrew will only improve 
at the collegiate level as his basketball gift continues to attract 
admirers and people who look up to him including young fans that need 
positive role models in their lives.
  While Andrew continues to receive praise from scouts and people close 
to him, he has kept his roots in mind as he has committed to playing 
college basketball at home for the University of Texas (UT). At UT he 
will continue to display his exemplary skills and pride for the great 
state of Texas.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in congratulating Andrew 
Jones on his hard work and athletic accomplishments.

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