[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Paulsen) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Chanhassen 
High School girls softball team on their State championship.
  After finishing their regular season with a record of 17-3, and in 
second place in the West Metro Conference standings, the third-seeded 
Storm went on to win four games straight to win the Section 2 
championship. And then, as Section 2 representatives in the State 
tournament, the Storm won over Forest Lake, Hopkins, and Buffalo, 
outscoring their opponents 19-5 on their way to the championship.
  Mr. Speaker, it is accomplishments such as these that are a testament 
to the skills and the values that all high school athletics teach, and 
these young ladies demonstrated determination and toughness on the 
field as well as drive and responsibility in the classroom.
  Balancing schoolwork and athletics can be challenging, but these 
student athletes proved themselves to be both leaders on the diamond 
and in the classroom. The families, teachers, friends, and our entire 
community are very proud of these young ladies. I congratulate the 
Chanhassen High School softball team on their win.

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