[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 181 (Friday, December 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING EAST ST. LOUIS FLYERS ON FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Ms. BUDZINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the East St. 
Louis Flyers football team for winning the 2024 Illinois State 
championship.
  Under Coach Darren Sunkett's leadership, the Flyers went 13-1 this 
season, averaging an astonishing 43 points per game while giving up an 
average of just 7 points per game.
  On November 28, the team finished their season with a 48-28 victory 
over Geneva, marking East St. Louis' 11th State championship and Coach 
Sunkett's fifth State title with the Flyers.
  I want to personally congratulate each and every player, coach, and 
staffer who helped the Flyers achieve their goals on and off the field 
this season. I know that behind each win were hours of practice and 
preparation. Mr. Speaker, their dedication to the game of football and 
our local community is an inspiration.
  Go Flyers.

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