[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5749]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNITION OF THE WEST GADSDEN BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. AL LAWSON, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2017

  Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the West 
Gadsden Boys Basketball Team on their 2017 FHSAA State Championship win 
over Wildwood. This is the first time in 46 years that the mighty 
bulldog's basketball team has accomplished this great milestone. They 
have proven that dedication, hard work and unwavering passion will 
carry you a long way.
  This win was a special moment for West Gadsden Bulldogs as it honored 
one of their very own. On June 17, coaching legend William Moody, who 
helped the Bulldogs win 75 games in a row and Class C state tides from 
1969-71, passed away.
  The Bulldogs has made not only me and Coach Moody proud, but the 
entire Fifth Congressional District proud as well.
  I look forward to watching their future success in both their 
academic and athletic pursuits and wish them all the very best.

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