[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 95 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1126]
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CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON HUSKIES MEN'S CREW TEAM ON 
   WINNING THE 110TH INTERCOLLEGIATE ROWING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
University of Washington Men's Crew Team for winning the 110th 
Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (IRAs) on June 2, 
2012.
  From the moment that they began their grueling training, the 
University of Washington Huskies exemplified sportsmanship, athleticism 
and perseverance. Their discipline was rewarded when the Huskies won 
all five events at the IRAs--the first time in IRA history that a 
single program has swept five races. This victory marks the first time 
in more than 70 years that the Huskies have won consecutive national 
titles, and it finishes a season where the Huskies won every race in 
which they competed.
  The Men's Varsity Eight--Sam Ojserkis, Dusan Milovanovic, Alex 
Bunkers, Ryan Schroeder, Mijo Rudelj, Sebastian Peter, Sam Dommer, A.J. 
Brooks, and Robert Munn--easily surpassed the standing record for the 
IRA championship. In fact, every Husky boat also set a championship 
record on their way to victory.
  As we celebrate the long tradition of crew at the University of 
Washington, I want to commend Coach Michael Callahan, and all of the 
talented athletes of the Husky Men's Varsity Crew Team for their truly 
historic season. I wish them continued success in the future.

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