[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13634]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL LADY WARRIORS ON WINNING THE 2009 TSSAA 
              CLASS AAA GIRLS' STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2009

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
2009 Riverdale High School Lady Warriors for winning their first TSSAA 
Class AAA State Softball Championship.
  In a best of three series, the Lady Warriors fought back after a 
game-one loss and beat Beech High School's Lady Buccaneers two games in 
a row to secure the tournament championship. They showed tenacity and 
perseverance to emerge as victors, and finished the season with an 
overall record of 47-7.
  I know the parents of these young ladies must be very proud, and much 
credit is due to them for their many hours of support, attending 
practices and games, helping with fundraisers and volunteering when 
needed.
  I commend Riverdale High School Head Coach Jeff Breeden and Assistant 
Coaches Dennis Weaver and Falon Catalano, Athletic Director Barry 
Messer, and Principal Tom Nolan.
  I congratulate each player of the 2009 AAA State Champion Lady 
Warrior Softball Team: Kacie Walker, Amber Castleman, Amber Bailey, 
Anne Russell, Samantha Hoadwonic, Megan Chesney, Hannah Porter, Alice 
O'Brien, Maria Frebis, Morgan Lester, Courtney Clark, Breana Thomas, 
Donte Souviney, Brittany Pendergrast, Ashia Terry, Jessica Ayers, Mary 
Beth Canterberry, Megan Kelley, Taylor Lee, Casey Clark, Kelsey Choate, 
Dene Souviney, Leslie Cope, Tara Greer, Amy Russell, Megan Quinn, 
Rachel Albritton, and Katie Brown.

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