[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4516]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM 
             WINS THE LOUISIANA CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Saint 
Thomas More Catholic High School Boys basketball team for their recent 
achievement of winning Louisiana's Class 4A State Championship. This 
team had a tough season, but it finished strong in the end. This game 
accounted for the Cougars' third triumph against the Northside High 
School Vikings this year. The Cougars are proud to claim the state 
title and bring it home to Lafayette.
  With five seniors on the team providing steady leadership, Coach 
Danny Broussard knew the Vikings would shine during the state playoffs. 
In a season full of commitment and many practices, the Cougars' efforts 
proved worthwhile and successful. Because of the team's hard work, the 
community was blessed to witness those five seniors finish their final 
game with the reward of a state championship.
  Also, I want to commend the team's entire coaching staff on their 
hard work and dedication. Coach Danny Broussard has led the team for 
many years with a bench full of capable assistant coaches that are 
vital to the team. Wesley Cortese and Brad Geoffroy allocate a 
tremendous amount of time to this team, and that sacrifice does not go 
unrecognized. I am excited to see the team defend its title next year 
in its quest for a repeat performance, and I wish the Cougars 
basketball team much luck and success in the future.

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