[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 59 (Thursday, April 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
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                   RECOGNIZING THE ELLINGTON WHIPPETS

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 1, 2021

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Ellington High School Lady Whippets who made school history March 12, 
2021 when they became the Missouri Class 2 State Basketball Champions.
  It's the school's first ever state basketball championship and it 
came in the Whippets' 63-56 come-from-behind win over the Wellington-
Napoleon Tigers.
  From the very beginning of the season, Coach David Burrows told his 
team he believed they could have a great year. They ended their season 
with a 23-5 record.
  I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Coach Burrows, Assistant 
Coach Paula King and team members: Millie Barnett, Briley Bouma, Hiley 
Brewer, Holly Burrows, Megan Copeland, Laura Gore, Gretchen Hackworth, 
Abbi Harper, Kaylee King, Sadie Lloyd, Shemaine Lovell, Ellarae Morton, 
Lyndy Nash, and Dylan Price.
  It is my great privilege to recognize the Ellington High School 
Whippets as the 2021 Class 2 Missouri State Championship Basketball 
team today before the United States House of Representatives.

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