[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E744]
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    CONGRATULATING THE FLOWERY BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' TENNIS TEAM

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Flowery Branch High School boys' tennis team on winning the state 
title--the first championship in the program's history.
  The Falcons persevered through a difficult season, enduring 
illnesses, short-handed lineups, and an exhausting postseason. Despite 
these challenges, the team continued to exhibit their best effort and 
earned a spot in the championship against Buford High School.
  With only two starting seniors, this young team had never advanced 
past the second round of playoffs.
  After a four-hour match, Jack Thomas--one of the team's freshmen 
players--overcame an opponent who had defeated him twice before and 
helped his team clench the victory.
  Mr. Speaker, this group of young men remind Northeast Georgians that 
hard work paves the road to success. I am honored to highlight the 
Falcons' achievement and congratulate the team on their outstanding 
season.

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