[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 18 (Thursday, February 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAMS IN 
                THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 115TH CONGRESS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2017

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate the members of the 2016 Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School 
Mock Trial teams on their success at the 33th Annual Iowa Middle School 
Mock Trial State Competition in Des Moines, Iowa, which took place from 
November 14 through November 16, 2016.
  The state competition featured 34 teams from around the state of 
Iowa. The two teams representing Dallas Center-Grimes defied 
expectations when both teams placed among the top ten. The members of 
the Green team, which placed 8th, were Garrett Bond, Audrey Frett, 
Dante Chittenden, Megan Grimes, Rachel Becker, Madison Stone, Josh 
Ward, and Huston Halverson. The members of the Purple Team, which 
placed 10th, were Molly Patterson, Sierra Sonberg, Alex Romig, Cale 
Schmitz, Elizabeth Vance, Sierra Mason, Emma Wagner, and Jordan Smith. 
The coaches of the two teams were Shannon Wallace, Jill Altringer, Kim 
Cross, Kathryn Pagel, and Jessica McCartan.
  Mr. Speaker, the success of these students and coaches exemplifies 
the rewards of determination, commitment, and team work. I am proud to 
represent these young leaders in the United States Congress. I ask my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating them for their success in the state competition and in 
wishing them nothing but continued success in school and beyond.

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