[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
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                        CONGRATULATIONS CLEMSON

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                             HON. TOM RICE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 11, 2017

  Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and honor 
to rise today to congratulate the Clemson University football team on 
their 2017 National Championship win over the University of Alabama.
   In what was a nail-biting rematch of the 2016 National Championship 
game between the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the 
Tigers came back this year with something to prove--and they did just 
that with their 35-31 win over the Tide.
   While every member of the team played their hearts out, I'd like to 
recognize a very special player who hails from the Seventh District of 
South Carolina, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow. A native of Horry County 
and graduate of Socastee High School, Mr. Renfrow has had an 
outstanding season--catching six touchdowns and receiving 44 passes for 
a total of 495 yards this season.
   Perhaps even more impressive than his talent on the field is his 
determination and hard work that got him there. He joined the Tigers 
football team as a walk on, later earning himself a scholarship and 
this year catching the championship-winning touchdown with just one 
second left in the game.
   This National Title is a win for Mr. Renfrow, the players, the 
coaches, Clemson University, and all of South Carolina. Congratulations 
Clemson and Go Tigers.

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