IN CELEBRATION OF THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL LADY 'CANES, AAA STATE CHAMPIONS

Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Madam Speaker, I rise with great pride to call attention to a group of young women who have distinguished themselves, their school, their community, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Heritage High School Girls Varsity basketball team beat Forest Park High School of Woodbridge, VA 50-29 to win the VHSL Group AAA girls state basketball championship game on March 14, 2008. The Lady Canes (30-2) became only the 10th Group AAA team in Virginia state history with 30 wins. This is a remarkable feat and I believe they deserve formal recognition for their accomplishment.

I would like to extend my enthusiastic congratulations to the Heritage High School players and their families, Coach Gardner and the rest of his coaching staff, Heritage High alumni, and the entire Heritage High community for their remarkable accomplishment and wish them a wonderful celebration this Thursday night.