[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E638-E639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE BRADLEY UNIVERSITY SPEECH TEAM ON THEIR WIN AT THE 
          AMERICAN FORENSICS ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bradley 
University Speech Team on their victories at the American Forensics 
Association and National Forensic Association national tournaments. 
Bradley University is the only team to win a national championship 
every decade since 1980 and is one of the most winning teams in the 
country.
  Bradley's Speech Team is an extremely accomplished program and 
impressively have now added two more national titles to their long list 
of championships. The program has also claimed more than 150 individual 
national champions and has served as a special place on campus for 
students to come together, tell stories and improve their communication 
skills along the way. The speech community unites students across the 
country and provides them with a community to share their passions and 
discuss topics important to them. I understand the amount of hard work 
and commitment to have a team as special as this. They are an example 
of how a strong work ethic and dedication can lead to victory. I am 
proud there is such young talent in our community, and to see them 
represent Peoria throughout the state and country. I look forward to 
following them as they continue their work and build skills that will 
last a lifetime.
  It is because of dedicated leaders such as the Bradley University 
Speech Team that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally 
congratulate the Bradley University Speech Team on their victories at 
the American Forensics Association and National Forensic Association 
national tournaments.

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