[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15930]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           THE MOODY TROJANS

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2007

  Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to boast about the tremendous 
accomplishment of the Moody High School Trojans, winner of the 2007 
Texas High School Class 4A Baseball Championship, just this past 
weekend.
  Since 2000, the Trojans have reached the State Championship 3 times 
and are now walking away with the second of 2 State trophies in just 4 
years.
  Heading into the playoffs ranked No. 1 in the State, the Moody 
players lived up to their reputation of maximizing their offense, with 
the help of exceptional pitching from MVP Championship Pitcher Miguel 
Gonzalez. The Trojans controlled the championship game with 3 homeruns 
and crushed their opponents 9-1.
  Having learned humility from past defeats, the young men of Moody 
continue to illustrate the South Texas baseball family tradition--they 
remain a brotherhood of young athletes. With inspiration, hard work, 
and faith, these players exemplify the ``Moody magic'' that has brought 
the Trojans to State victory once again, ending the season with a 
record of 39-3-1.
  Having earned national recognition, this 4A baseball team from Corpus 
Christi has been ranked seventh in the Nation by Collegiate Baseball's 
high school poll. Producing both extraordinary athletes and spectacular 
leaders, seven of the Moody players have been chosen to fill the 10 
available spots on the all-State tournament team.
  Recognized for their great accomplishments by the community after 
they tasted victory, the Trojan players were received by crowds of 
roaring fans as they arrived home, led by their head coach, Corky 
Gallegos, who paraded their championship trophy to their high school 
for display.
  What is more remarkable than their success in the State championship 
again is the invaluable lessons that high school sports teach these 
young men. They learned that winning is one thing, but winners on the 
field are made from teamwork and faith; winners in life are those who 
master the fundamentals, never lose their faith, and put their whole 
effort into all they do.
  I ask the House of Representatives to join me today in commending the 
following players: Joey Mendoza, Christian Gallegos, Rudy Flores, Rudy 
Grande, Andrew Perez, Leeroy Hinojosa, Marc A. Gomez, Miguel Gonzalez, 
Thomas Tovar, Jeff Rousseau, Raul Galvan, Andrew Cantu, James T. 
Ramirez, Gabriel Morales, Adrian J. Longoria, Justin Meza, Ryan 
Villarreal, Elias Rodriguez, Josiah Rodriguez, Orlando Perales, Ronnie 
Flores, Dan Flores, Jacob Perales, Marcus Montez, Arnold J. Franco, 
Justin Gabrillo, Michael Montez, Randy Rodriguez, Abraham Figueroa, and 
Kalvin Roberts. These special young athletes were led by Head Coach 
Corky Gallegos, Assistant Coach Richard Diaz, and Assistant Coach Mike 
Leal.
  This outstanding group of young champions representing the ``Moody 
magic'' have learned--and lived--the most important lessons of 
competition, faith and dignity. Madam Speaker, these young people have 
inspired us and made us exceptionally proud.

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