[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING THE HARLINGEN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM

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                          HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2007

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the mighty 
Harlingen South High School Hawks, who last Saturday represented the 
City of Harlingen and the entire Rio Grande Valley of South Texas in 
the 2007 State Class 5A High School Baseball Championship. Harlingen 
South was first victorious over Midland Lee, 4-2, in its state 
semifinal game. The Hawks (38-6) then advanced to the state 
championship where they were defeated 6-1 by Houston Cypress Fairbanks 
(32-7). However, their performance in 2007 was nothing less than 
spectacular.
  The Rio Grande Valley is a Texas region with a long tradition of 
great high school sports successes, with state titles in football and 
soccer. The Hawks were one win away from adding a baseball state title 
to our impressive history of victories.
  When any high school team approaches the pinnacle of high school 
sports--state championship glory--the entire region comes together to 
cheer on that team. That was the case this year as the Hawks advanced 
one win at a time. This past Saturday, all of Harlingen and every city 
in South Texas watched on the edge of their chairs and on their feet. 
All high school rivalries in the Valley ceased and were united behind 
the Hawks as they faced their formidable opponent.
  The Hawks have reminded all of us that with outstanding players, 
solid coaches, hard work, disciplined training, and supportive parents 
and school districts, more state titles are in our future. Thank you, 
Mighty Hawks, for representing your school and the Rio Grande Valley so 
admirably for all the State of Texas to see.
  As their Congressman, I am so proud of the Harlingen South High 
School Hawks from Harlingen, Texas for their outstanding wins on the 
baseball field and for playing their heart out throughout the season 
and in their fight for the state crown. Please join me in applauding 
the coaches and each and every one of the Hawks:
  Coach, Tony Leal; Assistant Coaches, Jesse Landeros, Rolando Ruiz, 
and Ignacio Medina; Joey Reyna, Junior, Outfield/Pitcher; Randy 
Cavazos, Senior, Outfield; Peter Maldonado, Junior, Outfield; Logan 
Brown, Senior, Shortstop/Pitcher; Michael Johnson, Senior, Third Base; 
Javier Torres, Senior, Outfield/Pitcher; Sean Messick, Junior, 
Outfield/Pitcher; Joey Garcia, Senior, Third Base/Outfield; Danny 
Gidora, Senior, Pitcher/First Base/Catcher; Andrew Huerta, Senior, 
Shortstop; Kaleb Bryan, Senior, Second Base; Adrian Ramon, Senior, 
Catcher/pitcher; Josh Martinez, Senior, Outfield; Jonathan Salas, 
Junior, Second Base; Steven Mata, Sophomore, Shortstop; Jonathan Lopez, 
Senior, Outfield; Daniel Cardenas, Junior, First Base; and Cody 
Thompson, Senior, First Base.
  Again, congratulations to the Hawks and their families, Harlingen 
South High School, the City of Harlingen, and the Rio Grande Valley.

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