[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 61 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E468]
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 CELEBRATING THE FIGHTING IRISH NOTRE DAME WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL 
                           CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                              of indiana-

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2018

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fighting 
Irish Notre Dame women's basketball team on winning its second National 
Championship after completing the largest comeback in NCAA championship 
history.
  Each year, 64 teams compete for a shot at the NCAA National 
Championship. The Notre Dame women played relentless defense and showed 
unstoppable skill, taking it one game at a time until they reached the 
top.
  All season long, the Fighting Irish showed sheer determination and 
refused to give up. The players, coaches, and staff have shown 
incredible commitment of their time and talent toward this impressive 
basketball program. I am so proud of the Fighting Irish Notre Dame 
women's basketball team for winning this much-deserved championship 
title. Thank you to head coach Muffet McGraw for her distinguished 
leadership and amazing ability to connect with her players and inspire 
them to strive for greatness.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Fighting Irish Notre Dame women's basketball program on winning the 
NCAA National Championship. Their positive impact reaches Hoosiers in 
our community both on and off the court. I look forward to the great 
things to come in their future.

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