[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 202 (Tuesday, December 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE GOLIAD HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 2017

  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Goliad High School 
Varsity Volleyball team. On November 18th, the Goliad Tigerettes won 
their second consecutive UIL Class 3A Texas State Volleyball 
Championship. They defeated the Callisburg Wildcats with an impressive 
3-1 game record.
  Under the leadership of Superintendent Dave Plymale, Goliad High 
School Principal Brenda Gohmert, Athletic Director Bobby Nicholson, 
Athletic Trainer Gary Hobbs, Head Coach Jess Odem, Assistant Coaches 
Lindsey Youngblood and Kelly Hill, Manager Kylie Neuvar, and Student 
Trainer Grace Schubert, the team consisting of Freshmen players Molle 
Henicke and Karleigh Hill, Sophmores Brooke Yanta and Ashlyn Davis, 
Juniors Kassidy Nicholson, Amaya Brown, Kaci Hotz, Kelly Thomas and 
Maddie Council, and Seniors Kaitlyn Duval, Mallory Hermes and Savannah 
Shaw have cemented themselves as one of the top athletic teams in 
Texas.
  The Tigerette's success reflects an impressive level of skill and 
teamwork, and I applaud the coaches, administrators, families, and 
friends who supported the Tigerettes.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
impressive accomplishment. On behalf of Congress and the Goliad 
community, we extend our congratulations on consecutive state titles 
and wish each player success in their future endeavors.

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