[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING A.C. REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR VICTORY AT THE NORTH 
                  CAROLINA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the recent 
accomplishments of the A.C. Reynolds High School football team, the 
Rockets.
  On Saturday, December 12, the Rockets won the North Carolina 4-A 
State Football Championship against Hartnett Central High School, with 
a score of 14-13. They finished the season with a record of fourteen 
wins and only two losses. A.C. Reynolds is the first high school in the 
history of Buncombe County to win three State High School Football 
Championships in 1999, 2002 and 2009.
  I especially wish to congratulate A.C. Reynolds Head Football Coach, 
Shane Laws. I know from experience that teams do not rise to this level 
of success without a strong coach. It takes a great leader to instill 
the determination and work ethic that lead to victories on the football 
field.
  The A.C. Reynolds Rockets Football team is known throughout the 
mountain area for their strong defense. This season's championship and 
stellar defensive play only continue that legacy. These young men have 
well represented the mountains of Western North Carolina throughout 
their drive to this year's State Football Championship. It is my 
privilege to recognize their accomplishments today in this chamber.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our 
congratulations to this group of young men and their coaches for their 
accomplishments on the football field this season.

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