[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9970-9971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE PACE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 5-A 
                           STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize 
and congratulate the Pace High School baseball team on winning the 
Florida State championship 5-A title.
  The 19 Pace High School varsity baseball players secured an 11-7 win 
over Tampa Hillsborough on May 18, 2006, to claim the 5-A State 
championship. It is Pace's first championship since 1990 and their 
third State championship over all. On the way to claiming this hard 
earned title, Coach Charlie Warner rallied the team on three separate 
occasions, using the Patriots skills and talents to once again take the 
leading score. ``I do not know if there are words to describe it,'' 
Warner said. ``To come out here and coach this game and see some great 
talent . . . It's just a real pleasure to be able to do all of this.''
  The community support from this rapidly growing city was 
unparalleled. As the Patriots made their way home the next day, Patriot 
Boulevard, which circles around the school and baseball field, was 
lined with hundreds of fans dressed in red, white, and blue to welcome 
home the champs. For 10 of the ball players, this was their last 
victory at Pace High School; these 10 seniors graduated the next 
evening. I have no doubt that they will continue to inspire and make 
positive impacts on those around them.
  Their resiliency has not only made me proud, but also their families, 
friends and community proud as well. As Pace High School Principal 
Frank Lay always says, ``It's great to be a Pace Patriot,'' and it's 
also great to represent the Patriots.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to 
congratulate the Pace High baseball team on their State victory and 
thank him for representing Santa Rosa County in such a first-class 
manner.

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