[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1251]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO NASHVILLE SCRAPPERS

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, it is with honor and great pride that I 
recognize and congratulate the Nashville Scrappers of Southwest 
Arkansas, whose outstanding teamwork and dedication on the football 
field earned the team the Class AAA State Title at War Memorial Stadium 
in Little Rock on December 13, 2005. The Nashville Scrappers embody the 
spirit of teamwork, determination, and dedication that defines a 
champion.
  As a parent, I understand the important lifetime lessons that 
teamwork teaches our students in pursuit of a lifetime of success. I 
have long been an advocate of sports and extracurricular activities as 
they complement academic excellence and inspire leadership, character, 
and perseverance as our students face the challenges of the 21st 
century.
  It is a tremendous honor to once again congratulate the Nashville 
High School football program on winning the Class AAA State Football 
Title. I applaud the Nashville Scrappers for their season of 
dedication. This victory is the result of hard work among the players, 
student body, coaching staff, Nashville High School faculty, and the 
community. I salute the coaches, parents, and players who stayed the 
course and rose to the occasion in becoming state champions.

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