[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8789]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO THE BELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM 2008-2009

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the 2008-2009 Bell County High School Football Team, who captured the 
Kentucky High School Athletic Association Class 4-A State Championship 
Title. The tremendous athletes should be proud of their talent and 
ability, and know that I am honored to recognize their athletic 
achievement.
  Bell County has a long history of great football teams. The Bobcats 
have defeated formidable opponents in years pasts and gone on to win 
multiple championships, along with district and regional titles. This 
year's State Championship should come as no surprise given the drive 
and dedication in each of the team's players.
  The Bell County Bobcats defeated a tough team from Bullitt East, 
winning 15-13 in the State final. More than six thousand fans filled 
the Cardinal Stadium to witness these focused young men put their 
athletic ability and knowledge of the game to the highest test. The 
Bobcats dominated the second half of the football game, scoring 15 
unanswered points and stopping a two-point conversion attempt by the 
young men of Bullitt East with a mere ten seconds left.
  This Championship Title reflects the wisdom of their coach, Dudley 
Hilton. Coach Hilton led the Bobcats to their first undefeated season 
with 15 straight wins and the team's second State Title. The team's 
unwavering determination was demonstrated in the last three games of 
this season's playoffs when each time they came back from behind to 
claim victory. These experiences and life lessons learned on the field 
will be carried on after the game and continue to shape these athletes 
into young men of promise and outstanding character.
  It is my hope that this Championship will inspire not only young men 
on this team, but younger generations, to have the same determination 
when they face obstacles later in life. Commitment, courage and 
character was demonstrated by each and every one of these teammates and 
these qualities will bring continued success both on and off the field.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring coach 
Dudley Hilton and the Bell County High School 2008-2009 Football Team 
as the KHSAA Class 4A State Champions. Bell County's continued success 
has helped to shape the lives of so many students and members of the 
community, and I congratulate them and wish them all the best in the 
years to come.

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