[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E734-E735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Lancaster High School varsity boys track and field team's Class 1 State 
Championship.
  On Saturday, June 3rd, the Red Devil varsity boys track and field 
team came home with the class 1 State championship after a 2-day meet 
at James Madison University. The Lancaster team scored an impressive 
80.5 points and placed in every single event. I would like to 
congratulate Reece Rhodes, Daveon Smith, Jeremia Laws, Creston 
Saunders, Creaton Saunders, Tyson Henderson, Mathew Kane,

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Joshua Woolard, Zaden Veney, Brandonn Wade, Trajan Waddy, and Trenielle 
Kelley for a great team victory.
  I would like to recognize the leadership of head coach Draper 
Washington, as well as assistant coaches James Timm and Markus 
Ferguson. The coaches combined effort and leadership has led the track 
team to victory in 2 of the last 4 class 1 state titles. Next, I would 
like to recognize Reece Rhodes and Daveon Smith for their individual 
championships. Reece Rhodes broke the shot-put state record with a 
throw of 60'11", and Daveon Smith won the long jump with a jump of 
21'4".
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments and hard work of the student-athletes, coaches, and 
volunteers of Lancaster High School's varsity boys track and field 
program. I look forward to seeing their continued excellence.

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