[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 32653-32654]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL 2009 VARSITY FOOTBALL 
                                  TEAM

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise to ay to congratulate the South 
Johnston High

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School Trojans football team in Four Oaks, North Carolina for a 
historic season and trip to the 3-AA North
  Carolina High School Athletic Association State Championship football 
game this past Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel 
Hill. South Johnston finished the season with an impressive record of 
14 and 2 and were the 2009 Conference and 3-AA Regional Champions. This 
is the third conference title for South Johnston, the first ever 
appearance in the third round of Regionals and the school's first trip 
to the State Finals.
  I am extremely proud of the dedication, determination, sportsmanship, 
and discipline of this talented football team. The members of the 2009 
team are to be commended for their drive and perseverance. They include 
Dee Williams, Brandon Bussiere, Willie Jefferson, Brandon Beasley, Dan 
Atkins, Alex Barbour, Vivek Patel, Justin Sanders, Jim Abdalla, Anthony 
Crumity, Shawn Williams, Blake Ingram, Shaun Write, Josh Barbour, Matt 
McClendon, Rohelio Morales, Mitch McLamb, Marcus Faison, Aaron 
Anderson, Unek Lloyd, Matt Stanley, RonJonek Gill, Dan Stanley, John 
Jefferies, Javonte Burns, Woody Thornton, Johntavious Chrisp, Jon 
Farmer, Tyler Benson, Devon Smith, Pat Dunigan, Stacy Thornton, Mike 
Purvis, Erasto Simmons, Jovonte Cox, Trevor Beasley, Adam Hockaday, and 
Tyvon Small.
  South Johnston Head Coach Joe Salas and his great team of assistant 
coaches worked tirelessly behind the scenes and are the architects of 
the behind the team's success.
  I am proud to have the honor of representing this outstanding high 
school and I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring these fine 
young athletes.

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