[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 
                           TAPPS STATE TITLE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
performance of the Liberty Christian School Warriors' Boys Track and 
Field team for their second consecutive Texas Association of Private 
and Parochial Schools, TAPPS, State title.
  The Warriors totaled 150 points at Hart-Patterson Athletic Complex in 
Waco, TX easily winning the TAPPS 5A crown over second-place Midland 
Christian with 82.50.
  After the first day's field events, things looked just as dark as the 
weather forecast for Liberty, as the Warriors trailed Dallas Christian 
by five points. With the weather holding despite the prediction of 
thunderstorms in Waco, the Warriors came back strong on the track, and 
dominated the medal stand, shattering the state record of 3:24.45 in 
the 4 x 440-yard relay with 3:22.70 and also winning the 4 x l00-meter 
relay in 43.49 and taking third in the 4 x 200 in 1:31.20.
  This victory was a combined effort and would not have been possible 
if it was not for the incredible sense of teamwork put forth by all 
athletes.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to the principal, coaches, 
teachers and members of the Liberty Christian School Boys Track and 
Field Team. The team showed true that value of sportsmanship then 
victory. I am honored to serve as their U.S. Representative in 
Congress.

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