[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 116 (Monday, July 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
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CONGRATULATING THE FLORIDA SOUTHERN MOCCASINS WOMEN'S LACROSSE TEAM ON 
        WINNING THE 2016 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. DENNIS A. ROSS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 18, 2016

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, Florida Southern College is a liberal arts 
college nestled in my hometown of Lakeland, Florida. Florida Southern 
is known for its strong academic record, for being the largest 
collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world, and for 
consistently receiving recognition from the Princeton Review as one of 
the most beautiful campuses in the country.
   However, today I rise to recognize another important distinction for 
Florida Southern.
   The Florida Southern Moccasins Women's Lacrosse Team recently 
captured the 2016 NCAA Division II National Championship.
   On May 21, 2016, the Mocs defeated the two-time defending champion, 
Adelphi University, by a score of 8-7, capping off a remarkable season.
   NCAA Division II Coach of the Year Kara Reber led the Mocs Women's 
Lacrosse Team to their first national championship, along with All 
Americans Gabby Barowski and Emily Santoli.
   Growing up in Lakeland, I have watched Florida Southern flourish 
before my eyes. This victory marks Florida Southern's 29th NCAA 
Division II Championship.
   Florida Southern is a tremendous educational institution, and this 
win is a terrific achievement not only for the school, but also for our 
local community.
  Go Mocs!

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