[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
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                 CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the outstanding 
success of the Charleston High School girls' golf team.
  The Charleston Trojans posted a score of 676, seven strokes better 
than their nearest rival, and gave the school its first ever Class 1A 
girls' golf state title. Leading the way were Lauren Chappell, who won 
an individual title, fellow senior golfers Ally O'Dell and Aislinn 
Parish, juniors Haley Walker and Bailey Taylor, and sophomore Paige 
Chappell. I would also like to acknowledge Charleston girls' golf coach 
Deb Landsaw for her hard work which went into this championship, as 
well as her unshakable faith that this team had what it takes to win, 
and the Trojans' Athletic Director, Jim Wood.
  The road to victory was not an easy one for Charleston, which saw 
their 11-stroke lead evaporate on the final day of play. But the team 
rallied, summoning the mental toughness of a champion, and went on to a 
win the day and the match.
  I am very proud of the Charleston High School's girls' golf team, and 
I look forward to the continued success of the team, as I extend my 
best wishes for another outstanding season next year.

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