[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14893]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       COMMENDING COLQUITT COUNTY PACKERS FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

 Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I rise today to commend the 
outstanding hard work, dedication, and team work of the Colquitt County 
High School baseball team for winning this year's State championship.
  This week, the Colquitt County Packers won the Georgia High School 
Association's Class AAAAA State championship by a stunning victory at 
Ike Aultman Field, and I couldn't be more proud. This is an exceptional 
accomplishment not only for the team and high school, but also for the 
entire Colquitt County community. Winning this year's State 
championship was the first Packer State championship since 1997 when 
the team defeated Lassiter High in three games for the first baseball 
title in Packer history.
  I am so proud of each and every team member for their great success. 
I am especially proud of Packer head coach Jerry Croft for his 
leadership, devotion, and guidance.
  Because Colquitt County has been my home for over 30 years, it gives 
me great pleasure to share this huge accomplishment of the Packers with 
my colleagues in the Senate and with the American people.

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