[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[House]
[Page 32004]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING THE ELDER FOOTBALL TEAM

  (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, on the blustery evening of November 29, 
2003, the Elder High School football team won their second consecutive 
Ohio State championship under the guidance of Coach Doug Ramsey, 
becoming just the fourth school ever to win back-to-back Division I 
championships.
  While last year's championship run was epitomized by hard-fought, 
closely-contested victories, this year's Panther team dominated the 
playoffs, except for the very close one-point win over a very tough 
Coleraw High School team. The dynamic leadership of quarterback Rob 
Florian and the sensational running of Bradley Glatthaar spearheaded 
the offense, while Elder's swarming defense held opposing teams to just 
seven points in four of the five playoff games. As always, thousands of 
Elder faithful traveled across the State, braving the cold, to support 
the Panthers throughout the playoffs.
  Mr. Speaker, the hard work and sacrifice of the young men at Elder 
have brought pride and honor to Price Hill and to our entire community. 
Football fans throughout the Cincinnati area congratulate the Panthers 
and share in their celebration. Way to go, Elder Panthers. And from a 
LaSalle Lancer, it might be a tough thing to do, but we are real proud 
of you, Elder. God bless you.

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