[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18243]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE COLUMBUS EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2013

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 
the Columbus East High School football team.
  The Columbus East football team recently captured the team's second 
state championship. The Olympians won the Indiana High School Athletic 
Association Class 4A State Final 28-27 over Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger. 
With 3:42 left in the game, Columbus East scored a touchdown, giving 
them the one point lead that won the championship.
  The team embodied the best of Hoosier sportsmanship with their 
dedication, grit, and execution shown not only in the championship game 
but throughout the season. For the leadership and support of this 
championship team, congratulations and accolades go to the Athletic 
Director and Coach, Bob Gattis, Superintendent John Quick, Principal 
Mark Newell and the assistant coaches.
  I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to join me in 
congratulating the Columbus East Olympians for their impressive 
victory. I look forward to seeing what each of these talented young 
athletes will achieve in the future.

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