[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11813]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM WINS STATE TITLE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2001

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join Midland and West Texas in 
congratulating the Midland High School baseball team in their great 
victory in the Class 5A state championship title. Their June 9th 
victory over Austin High is an accomplishment that is truly deserving 
of recognition and praise.
  The Midland High baseball program has been built upon a solid 
foundation of hard work, dedication and sportsmanship. The Bulldogs 
have shown what today's youth can accomplish when teamwork and 
determination are applied. They will forever hold a place of honor in 
the pages of Texas athletics.
  It is with great pride that I recognize the members of the Midland 
High School baseball team and their coach Barry Russell for this 
accomplishment. I would also like to recognize the administration and 
fans that carried them through victory's final inning. Thanks to their 
tremendous efforts, Midland, Texas is now home to the 2000-2001 Class 
5A State Champions. I sincerely wish to congratulate the Midland High 
Bulldogs for bringing home a state baseball title.

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