[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNITION OF THE D.C. DIVAS FOOTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the D.C. Divas 
Football team for their eleventh season and on returning to the Women's 
Football Association for the 2012 season. This year marks the 40th 
Anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which 
protects people from discrimination based on gender. Passage of Title 
IX has helped to make it possible for teams like the D.C. Divas to 
accomplish great success and serve as a role model for young girls.
  The D.C. Divas were established in 2000, with the first season 
beginning in the spring of 2001. They have been a strong team with nine 
winning seasons and eight division titles. The D.C. Divas are currently 
celebrating as the 2012 Division Champions. The team won the NWFA 
Championship in 2006 after completing a perfect season.
  Not only have they been strong on the field, but they are actively 
involved within the D.C. and Maryland communities. Members of the team 
have participated in Recess by the River since the program began, 
helping educate kids on active living to prevent child obesity with 
kids from Ward 8. The team has also supported the Maryland Network 
Against Domestic Violence, the Northern Virginia Ronald McDonald House, 
and the Special Olympics of Northern Virginia. These are only some of 
the many organizations in which the D.C. Divas are actively involved.
  I congratulate the D.C. Divas for their accomplishments on and off 
the field over the past twelve years. This is a great team that 
provides an athletic outlet for the people of Washington, D.C. and the 
surrounding areas. I wish them the best during the rest of their season 
and the many seasons to come.

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