[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIM TEAM ON THEIR HISTORIC 
                         STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2015

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Carmel High School Girls Swim team for winning the 2014-2015 Girls 
Swimming State Championship title. This state title is a momentous win 
for the Lady Greyhounds, as it marks their 29th consecutive state 
championship title, which ties the national record for the most 
consecutive state championship wins in any sport.
  While their 29th consecutive state title is momentous on its own, 
what the Lady Greyhound swim team accomplished during the state 
championship was even more extraordinary than that. The Lady Greyhounds 
broke thirteen state records at the state championship meet, four of 
which also broke national records.
  To recap their record breaking state title, six individual records 
were broken, four records were broken by relay teams--all four of which 
also broke national records--and the team as a whole broke 3 records. 
The team won 9 out of 11 events, breaking the state record for most 
first place event wins. They also broke records for most points scored, 
scoring 445 out of 544 points possible, and widest margin of victory, 
beating the second place team by 266 points. These extraordinary 
achievements at the state championship speak for themselves, and have 
led many to refer to this team as the best team ever in high school 
girls swimming.
  The Lady Greyhounds, under the leadership of Coach Chris Plumb, have 
put forth an incredible amount of hard work and dedication. The team 
trains year-round, puts in countless hours in the pool and weight room, 
and have supportive parents who are just as dedicated to helping 
achieve great success.
  Coach Plumb has been head coach of the Lady Greyhounds since 2006, 
leading them to 9 of their last 29 consecutive titles. Coach Plumb 
leads by example and inspires his swimmers with his coaching and 
character. He works tirelessly to motivate, train, and push his 
swimmers to dream big and reach their goals. High school sports are a 
special experience. They teach discipline, build character, and allow 
young men and women to have an experience they will remember for a 
lifetime. This team exemplifies the wonderful attributes that high 
school sports teach, and I am proud to represent such a hardworking and 
highly regarded group of young women and coaches.
  Once again, congratulations to the Carmel High School Girls Swim 
team. I look forward to cheering the team on through another great 
season next year and send my best wishes as the Lady Greyhounds work 
toward breaking the national record for most consecutive wins. Go 
Greyhounds!

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