[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H251-H252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING NORTH CROWLEY PANTHERS

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the North Crowley 
Panthers football team on their 6A Division 1 State championship in the 
Texas UIL.

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  The Panthers completed their perfect season with a sound defeat of a 
venerable Westlake Austin team in the title game 50-21, behind 
performances from senior receiver Quentin Gibson and senior quarterback 
Chris Jimerson, Jr.
  Head Coach Ray Gates emblazoned the 817 area code on the helmets and 
turned this team into an instant contender, going 42-2 since he took 
over 3 years ago. This is the first time in 76 years that a State 
champion in Fort Worth received the highest division high school 
football championship, and that was my alma mater of Arlington Heights 
High School.
  Our entire community could not be prouder of these young men for 
their achievement this season. I hope North Crowley keeps the momentum 
going and can bring home another State championship to Funky Town Fort 
Worth. Go, Panthers.

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