[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE LEE COLLEGE DEBATE TEAM

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the achievements of 
the Mendoza Debate Society at Lee College, in Baytown, Texas. On April 
4, 2016, the Debate Team won their third consecutive Community College 
National Championship in the International Public Debate Association 
(IPDA) National Championship Tournament.
  Led by Director of Forensics, Joe Ganakos, the Mendoza Debate Society 
has become the top-ranked IPDA debate program in Texas for 2015-2016. 
The debaters achieved this incredible success through their unmatched 
work ethic and countless hours of practice. I extend my congratulations 
to all the members of the Mendoza Debate Society, captained by Kyle 
Diamond and Rigo Ruiz--and I wish them all continued success in their 
future endeavors.

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