[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BOWLING TEAM 2019 
     NCAA DIVISION 1 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE WOMEN'S BOWLING CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2019

  Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, it is a great honor to celebrate with my 
fellow east Texans the outstanding accomplishment of the Stephen F. 
Austin University bowling team on winning the NCAA National Collegiate 
Women's Bowling Championship this year.
  Entering the NCAA tournament ranked sixth, the Ladyjacks demonstrated 
their hard work and determination to oust teams from Sam Houston State 
University, McKendree University, and University of Maryland Eastern 
Shore before facing off with the No. 1-ranked team, Vanderbilt 
University, in the final.
  The final began looking like it would end in the Vanderbilt 
Commodores' favor. The Ladyjacks lost the first game but quickly 
recovered to win the second game and tie the match. They did not let 
the initial setback discourage their performance. Instead, it pushed 
them to play with more determination and skill. They went on to win 
each consecutive game, finishing the match with a 4-1 victory over 
Vanderbilt. These Ladyjacks demonstrated incredible focus and skill to 
clinch the National Championship.
  It is an esteemed honor to pay tribute to the members of the 2019 
NCAA Division 1 Women's Bowling National Champions: Paige Beeney, 
Dakotah Hazlewood, Amber Whitcomb, Megan Eaglehouse, Sarah Gill, Dakota 
Faichnie, Sarah Voiers, Annie Leihardt, Carlene Beyer, Head Coach Amber 
Lemke, Athletic Director Ryan lvey, Loree McCary, Steven Lemke, Luke 
Bolanos, Ben Bibby, Mackenzie Wenger, Kira Rubin, and Kara Carpenter.
  This is not just a feat for the bowling team but for the entire 
university. It is the second national championship in the school's 
history as a NCAA Division I contender. Furthermore, both national 
championships were clinched within the past four years. This speaks 
highly of the hard work and dedication of the men and women and the 
excellent coaching staff at Stephen F. Austin University.
  It is with great pride that I join with all of east Texas in 
congratulating the Ladyjacks bowling team on their NCAA Division I 
National Championship. May God continue to bless these consummate first 
class competitors, along with their families, friends and neighbors in 
east Texas. This outstanding accomplishment is now preserved in the 
Record which will endure as long as there is a United States of 
America.

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