[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 43 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





CONGRATULATING THE CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIM TEAM ON THEIR NATIONAL 
              RECORD BREAKING 30TH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2016

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Carmel High School Girls Swim team for winning the 2015-2016 Girls 
Swimming State Championship title. Last year, I was proud to honor this 
team for their 29th consecutive state championship title, which tied 
the national record for the most consecutive state championship wins in 
any sport. This year's win is even more momentous, as it marks their 
30th consecutive state title and broke the national record for most 
consecutive state championship wins in any high school sport.
  This tremendous national record breaking win has been 30 years in the 
making. This state championship concluded the Greyhounds' already 
impressive season, and marked the teams' place in history as the best 
sports program in our nation's history. The Lady Greyhounds won 9 out 
of 11 events at the State Championship for a total of 438 points, far 
overshadowing the second-place team, which finished with 193.5 points. 
In accomplishing their 30th state title, there were other notable 
individual achievements. Senior Veronica Burchill broke her own state 
record in the 100-yard butterfly event, which she set at last year's 
state championship. Senior Claire Adams won the 100-yard backstroke, 
making her the first woman to win the 100-yard backstroke all four 
years of her high school career and the first swimmer in Indiana 
history to win 16 state titles (4 team championships and 12 
individual). Claire also took home the Mental Attitude Award.
  Throughout the years, the Lady Greyhounds have demonstrated 
incredible dedication to their sport--training year-round and putting 
in countless hours in the pool and the weight room. They have been 
supported by their committed parents, coaches, and trainers, and led by 
head coach Chris Plumb. Coach Plumb has been coaching the Lady 
Greyhounds since 2006, leading them to 10 of their last 30 consecutive 
titles. He works tirelessly to inspire, teach, and motivate 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 experiences 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.
  The Greyhounds' 30th state championship title is momentous for each 
and every member of the Carmel High School swim team, both past and 
present. This team has been building a legacy for decades and I am 
thrilled that the current coaches and swimmers and all those that came 
before them are able to see this legacy come to fruition. I look 
forward to cheering the team on through another great season next year.

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