[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 15, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING PENN STATE UNIVERSITY'S BIG TEN WRESTLING TITLE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 
Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team on earning its fifth Big Ten 
wrestling title in the past 6 years.
  The Lions scored 150.5 points to win the title over Iowa earlier this 
month, which was just one-half point shy of its school record. Beyond 
the title itself, Penn State wrestler Zain Retherford was named Big Ten 
Wrestler of the Year, and Jason Nolf won the conference's Freshman of 
the Year award. Penn State coach Cael Sanderson was also named Coach of 
the Year.
  With a Big Ten title on the books, the focus shifts this week to the 
NCAA National Championships in New York City. Nine members of the team 
will compete for the university's fifth national title in 6 years, 
mirroring their Big Ten success.
  I wish these young men the best of luck as they compete in New York 
City this week, and I congratulate them on their achievement in 
securing the Big Ten title.

                          ____________________