[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOL'S SENIOR KOBY TOWNSEND

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ponce de Leon High 
School's senior Koby Townsend.
  Koby has received and accepted an offer to continue his college 
basketball career at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama.
  In addition to his success as a basketball player, Koby has excelled 
in the classroom. He is an active member of the Sr. Beta Club, a 
national organization honoring high academic achievement; and is set to 
graduate as Magna Cum Laude of his high school class.
  Koby has also been an active member of the FCCLA club serving as 
treasurer for one year. He competed in the speech contest and won 5 
gold awards at the state level allowing him the opportunity to compete 
at the national level.
  I am proud to recognize the diligence and dedication this young man 
has shown to his team and education. Koby is a role model for fellow 
students and team members, and a source of pride for his community and 
all Northwest Florida.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating Koby on his 
spectacular senior season and receiving this honor. I look forward to 
continuing to follow his basketball career.

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