[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 53 (Wednesday, March 27, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2835-H2836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING WHEELING PARK HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from West 
Virginia (Mr. McKinley) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Wheeling 
Park High School Speech and Debate Team, which has won the West 
Virginia State championship for 40 years in a row.
  Think about that.
  Their uninterrupted string of victories began when Jimmy Carter was 
President, and now has extended through the administrations of 
Presidents Reagan, Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43, President Obama, and now 
President Trump.
  Their winning streak is longer than most of my staff has been alive. 
Their 40-year record may very well be the longest in the country's 
history.
  Their students are part of a dynasty. Some even have a personal 
family legacy because they are following the footsteps of their 
parents, who also won when they competed in the high school competition 
at Park.
  Look, Generation Z suffers from a lot of negative stereotypes, but 
the team members on the Wheeling Park Speech and Debate Team are 
examples of a great new generation and what they can do.
  These students are dedicated. They work year-round and compete in 
competitions to hone their skills. They are able to convey emotions and 
sway an audience while passionately arguing today's most pressing 
topics.
  We couldn't be prouder of these students. There is no doubt in my 
mind, they have a bright future ahead of them, and that has everything 
to do with their work ethic and dedication.
  I would also like to congratulate and thank their coaches, Bill 
Cornforth, Kayla Nelson, Isabella Droginske and Brigitte Mazure, as 
well as the team's founding coach, Fran Schoolcraft, who led them 
through their first 25 victories.
  Congratulations on their first 40, and here's to the road to 41.

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      Congratulating American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
  My wife, Mary, was a critical-care nurse for over 45 years and served 
as the past president of AACN. Her time as a critical-care nurse taught 
me how difficult it is to have a career in nursing.
  It requires working long hours, weekends, and caring for people 
during the most challenging times of the patients' lives. And while 
sometimes nurses get to see happy endings, other times, they share in 
the emotions of families making very difficult decisions.
  That is why it is important to honor the American Association of 
Critical-

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Care Nurses, their dedication to their patients, and their push for 
excellence because, like their mission statement says, ``Nothing less 
is acceptable.''

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