[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 209 (Thursday, December 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1746]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 
             HISTORIC SEASON AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 21, 2017

  Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the undefeated MEAC and 
2017 Celebration Bowl Champions. I'm speaking of course of the North 
Carolina A&T Aggie football team.
  Last week, as time expired in the Celebration Bowl, the Aggies made 
their nation proud with a last second touchdown to secure their second 
Celebration Bowl victory in just three years. And with that win, the 
Aggies became the first MEAC team to go undefeated as they won their 
second HBCU national title under head coach Rod Broadway.
  Mr. Speaker, `A Champion Has Risen' indeed, and that champion, is the 
A&T Aggie Football Team.
  Congratulations to the esteemed Dr. Harold Martin, Sr., to Coach 
Broadway and his team, and also to the offensive and defensive MVP's of 
the game, Marquell Cartwright and Mac McCain for their performances.
  I am honored to represent this historic and honored institution in 
Washington, and they have made me, their community, and most 
importantly, the `Aggie nation' proud with their win.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring North Carolina A&T for 
their historic season and national championship win.

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