[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 193 (Wednesday, December 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING THE EAST ST. LOUIS FLYERS

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 4, 2019

  Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the East St. 
Louis Flyers for winning the Football 6A State Championship. After 
breezing past their opponents by a score of 43-21 in the finals, the 
team secured a perfect 14-0 record and their third state championship 
title under coach Darren Sunkett.
  After the tragic and untimely loss of two players, Jermaine Falconer 
and Jaylon McKenzie, earlier this year, the Flyers found the 
inspiration to carry on and honor the memory of their fallen teammates. 
Despite incredibly difficult circumstances, the Flyers excelled on the 
field, outscoring their opponents by an average of over 36 points per 
game. These young men put their hearts into every game, and their hard 
work paid off with an accomplishment that they can be proud of for the 
rest of their lives.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the players, coaches, 
and families of the East St. Louis Senior High School football team for 
their incredible season. Southern Illinois is proud of them.

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