[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E242]
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                  CONGRATULATING THE ``MISS MADISON''

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                           HON. BARON P. HILL

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2009

  Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, on Saturday, February 14, 2009, the Miss 
Madison will be crowned the 2008 National Championship Winner by the 
American Boat Racing Association in Madison, Indiana. I regret that I 
will not be able to attend the event, but want to reiterate my 
heartfelt congratulations to those responsible for the win and the 
entire Madison community.
  Miss Madison is a real source of pride to Southern Indiana, and 
rightfully so. As the only city-owned hydroplane race boat, the Miss 
Madison is not only this year's champion, but holds the record for most 
consecutive seasons run at 47. Miss Madison has been racing since 1961 
and can boast of a Turbine Engine motor capable of reaching about 19000 
rpms.
  Congratulations, again, to the Miss Madison, its fans and supporters. 
I look forward to attending award banquets in the future for this 
powerful boat.

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