[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1047-E1048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE UT TYLER PATRIOTS' 2016 NATIONAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 
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                           HON LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2016

  Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I stand today 
to honor the University of Texas at Tyler Patriots on a spectacular 
2016 softball season in which they have dominated all challengers to 
capture the NCAA Division III World Series title.
  The UT Tyler Patriots finished as national runners-up in 2015, but 
boasted 25 shutouts going into the 2016 finals.
  The Patriots went 5-1 at the national tournament held in Salem, 
Virginia, ultimately defeating the Messiah College Falcons by the score 
of 3-0 and a score in the title-clinching game of 7-0 to become the 
national champions.
  The championship success of this exceptional UT Tyler ladies team is 
a tribute not only to all those who had their skills and determination 
tested as players, but is also a testimony to all those who have 
assisted them in reaching their goal.
  The teamwork and discipline utilized to become champions should help 
all involved to know that no matter what obstacles may be thrown in 
their paths, they can overcome them and prevail. Heartfelt 
congratulations are extended to all the athletic staff including Head 
Coach Mike Reed, Assistant Coaches Whitney Wyly, Christa Hartnett, 
Anthony Springer and Coby Gipson, and Athletic Trainer Lexie Foster.
  The team members responsible for bringing this championship title 
home to east Texas includes Freshmen: Cheyenne Thompson, Abby Hall, 
Jade Green, Alli Ramsey; Sophomores: Rose Sullivan, Kailey Henderson, 
Hannah Moore, Kelsie McEachern, Kursten Jaime; Juniors: Kaylee Prather, 
Bianca Van Vlerah, Jaiden Rawls, Lexi Ackroyd, Mel Hinojosa, Alaina 
Kissinger, KK Stevens; and Seniors: Kristin Lopez, Britney Bledsoe, 
Emilee Burkhardt, Raven Rodriguez, Jackie Mendez, Vanessa Carrizales, 
and Kelsie Batten.
  It is my most esteemed honor to applaud everyone involved with this 
championship quest. May God continue to bless these young women, their 
families and their friends.
  Congratulations to the 2016 National Champion UT Tyler Patriots, as 
their NCAA Division

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III College World Series title is now recorded and applauded in the 
U.S. Congressional Record that will endure as long as there is a United 
States of America.

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