[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H317-H318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING REFUGIO HIGH SCHOOL

  (Mr. CLOUD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Refugio High 
School Bobcats football team for winning their fifth State 
championship. The Bobcats had a 16-0 record this year on the way to the 
Class 2A Division 1 championship game, where they won 28-7.
  What makes this win extra special is that Refugio was one of the 
hardest hit communities by Hurricane Harvey. Initially, the vast 
majority of students was homeless, and football games were delayed as 
the school and stadium were repaired. While the damage to homes, 
schools, and businesses in that community were devastating, the spirit 
of Refugio remained strong.
  Head coach Jason Herring consistently gives all the credit to the 
kids who put in the hours and showed up to get their work done. He has 
played a big role in helping these students fulfill their potential. 
All in all, it was an awesome year for the team.
  In Refugio, winning football games is part of the legacy that goes to 
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that strong community, and I look forward to seeing what the team does 
next year.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the players, coaches, families, and the 
entire Refugio community on this achievement.

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