[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8261] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN RECOGNITION OF THE BIRMINGHAM GROVES HIGH SCHOOL FALCONS' BOYS SWIM TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR SIXTH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ______ HON. GARY C. PETERS of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, May 13, 2010 Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Birmingham Wiley E. Groves High School Falcons' boys swimming and diving team, its coaches Matt Watson, Dave Eichenhorn, Seena Karapetian and Virginia Naegly, Birmingham Schools Superintendent David Larson, Groves Principal Fred Procter and Athletic Director Tom Flynn on the team's 2010 MHSAA Division 2 State championship. As a Member of Congress it is both my honor and privilege to recognize the team and its outstanding coaches on this hard fought and impressive victory. Established in 1959, in the Village of Beverly Hills, Birmingham Groves High School has developed a rich history of academic and athletic excellence. This victory at the 2010 Division 2 MHSAA State swim meet caps off an incredible year for the Falcons, who had a nearly perfect season in their run up to the State championship. This championship victory also marks the team's fourth State championship in the last ten years and sixth State championship in school history. For this year's seniors, the championship victory represents the culmination of their high school athletic careers. Four years in the making, it is a vindication of the team's hard fought and close second place finish at last year's State championship and a testament to the spirit of the team. This year's Division 2 State championship meet began as it would end, with victories for the Falcons. The team set the tone for the event by finishing first in the opening 200 meter medley relay, followed by first place finishes in the 100 meter backstroke and the 400 meter freestyle relay. In addition to its terrific wins, the Falcons finished in the top four spots in half of the twelve events at the championship meet. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the Birmingham Groves High School's boys swim team and its coaches on this great achievement. This victory was truly a team effort, made possible by countless hours of practice by the team, the guidance of the team's coaches, the support of the team's dedicated parents and the commitment of the school's administration. The Falcons' determination to succeed and their commitment to excellence are most exemplary virtues. I wish the team and its coaches many more successes and championships in the coming years ahead. ____________________