[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 53 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E494]
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   CONGRATULATING LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY--SHREVEPORT DEBATE TEAM

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Louisiana 
State University--Shreveport (LSUS) Debate team for finishing its 
season with a combined total of nine International Public Debate 
Associations (IPDA) National Championship titles after four days of 
competition at the 2013 IPDA's National Championship Tournament hosted 
by the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
   Under the great leadership of Coach Trey Gibson, the LSUS team won 
nearly 60 percent of their preliminary rounds earning 14 spots in the 
elimination rounds. As a program, the team earned four national 
tournament titles, including the National Tournament Overall 
Championship title, the Scholastic Championship, and Founders title. 
Finance majors Cody King and Christian Juneau each made it to the final 
round in their respective divisions. King lost in the professional 
division final on a 2-1 decision. Things were different for Juneau as 
he defeated his opponent and took the Novice National Tournament 
Championship title.
   Before the tournament began, the team had already earned five 
national championship titles for competition throughout the season. The 
LSUS team was the top ranked program in the Nation in the Varsity, 
Professional and Scholastic division season rankings. Success in those 
categories contributed to the Founders' Cup title making LSUS the top 
ranked program in the Nation for the 2012-2013 competitive season. 
Individually, senior Psychology major Chelsea Anthony won the season 
ranking title in the Varsity division.
   The Season Ranking National title is the fifth in a row for LSU 
Shreveport. The National Tournament title is the team's second in a row 
and third in the last five years.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in offering 
congratulations to the LSUS Debate Team, Coach Trey Gibson, and to each 
member for all of their wonderful successes.

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