[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE OZONA LIONS 7TH GRADE MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2016

  Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Ozona 
Lions 7th grade men's basketball team on winning the 2016 District 
Tournament in Eldorado, Texas.
  The Lions, undefeated for the entire season, were behind for most of 
the championship game. It wasn't until the last two minutes that they 
secured the lead. Despite team injuries and illnesses, they were able 
to band together to secure the win. I would also like to give special 
recognition to Head Coach John Esparza, who led the Lions to victory. I 
look forward to seeing these young men develop into outstanding leaders 
in the community. On behalf of the 23rd Congressional District of 
Texas, congratulations to the Lions.

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