[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 80 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E754-E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL TRACK STATE CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2016

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Thurgood 
Marshall High School track and field team for winning the University 
Interscholastic League (UlL) 5A state track championship for the second 
year in a row.
  The Marshall Buffalos were led to victory by their coach Lloyd Banks. 
Their overall score of 52 points outperformed the competition by a 
substantial 16 points. Junior sprinter Shamon Ehiemua helped lead his 
team to success by defending his state title in the 200-meter dash with 
a time of 20.62 seconds. In addition to Ehiemua's efforts, teammate 
John Isom placed fifth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.19 
seconds. Teammates Cedarian Lynch, Ehiemua, Jarmaiz Whitaker and Isom 
were awarded a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay with an astounding 
time of 40.13 seconds. Their win is even more impressive considering 
runner Jeremy Smith was recovering from a foot injury during the relay.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to the Fort Bend Marshall Track and Field Team 
for winning the 5A state track championship for the second time. Thank 
you for bringing this championship title back to Fort Bend County.

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