[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E942]
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     CONGRATULATING EDEN PRAIRIE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members of 
the Eden Prairie Girls' Synchronized Swimming Team, who recently won 
the Minnesota High School State Championship.
  The Eagles triumphed at Friday's state meet, where two Eden Prairie 
routines--short trio team and long team--were rewarded first-place 
finishes. It was a close competition, but Eden Prairie's excellent 
figure scores put them over the edge to secure both wins.
  This Eden Prairie team was determined to defy odds from the start of 
the season. They competed in a number of close battles this spring, 
including one against Hopkins High School where they won by 0.02 
points. They ended the season with a strong stroke to bring home a 
championship for the school and for the community.
  Mr. Speaker, this synchronized swimming team is fortunate to have so 
many talented members who have worked hard to get to this point. But 
even more than that, we commend these student athletes for living up to 
their obligations in both the classroom and in our community.
  Congratulations again to the athletes, coaches, families, and fans of 
the Eden Prairie High School Synchronized Swimming Team.

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