congressional_record: CREC-1994-12-20-pt1-PgE10
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| CREC-1994-12-20-pt1-PgE10 | 1994-12-20 | 103 | 2 | JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS HONORED | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | FRONTMATTER | E | E | [{"name": "John D. Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | 140 Cong. Rec. E | Congressional Record, Volume 140 Issue 150 (Tuesday, December 20, 1994) [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 150 (Tuesday, December 20, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: December 20, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS HONORED ______ HON. JOHN D. DINGELL of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 20, 1994 Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and pay tribute to the newly crowned Michigan High School Athletic Association Class BB football champions who hail from my congressional district, the Jefferson High School Bears. Under the leadership of Head Coach Marc Cisco, Jefferson took the championship by defeating the defending State champion, the East Grand Rapids High School Pioneers. Coach Cisco has worked with assistant coaches John Castiglione, Russ Terrasi, and Dave Porter to oversee the development of a balanced team dedicated to hard work and discipline. Although the opposing team in the State championship game was larger, faster, and viewed by many as the likely winner, the near-flawless play of the Bears enabled them to capture the school's first State championship. The outstanding performance of the Jefferson players is demonstrated by the fact that the team was not assessed one penalty during the game. On offense, the Bears' solid running attack, spearheaded by Jeff Kenney, Tony Panza, and Dave Gill, amassed 170 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. Also contributing on offense with his smart play and leadership skills was quarterback J.D. Panza, who played despite a lingering shoulder injury. Finally, the exceptional performance of Jefferson's defense contributed mightily to the team's impressive win. Greg Maddux, Dennis Bowdler, Jason Miller, and the other members of the squad were able to keep the powerful Pioneer offense in check through four quarters of hard-nosed football. To achieve an accomplishment of such magnitude takes a total team effort. Without unity, dedication, and hard work on the part of each player, the likelihood of success is greatly diminished. It is in this regard that the Jefferson High players deserve to be recognized as true champions. Their victory stands as a shining example to others of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that can be overcome by those who commit themselves to teamwork and excellence. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the Jefferson High School Bears, and ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating these fine players and their coaches on a truly impressive achievement. ____________________ |