[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE UCLA SOFTBALL TEAM, 2019 WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD 
                            SERIES CHAMPIONS

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 17, 2019

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to happily, 
enthusiastically congratulate the 2019 UCLA Softball Team, the reigning 
Women's College World Series Champions, whom I had the great pleasure 
of greeting here in the Capitol last month.
  With the score tied in the 7th inning, the Bruins rallied with a 
walk-off single to complete the 2-game sweep of Oklahoma, capping the 
historic season. Head Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez won her 600th career 
game in the thrilling WCWS-clinching victory. There was clearly no quit 
in this team, which demonstrated the relentlessness of a champion team 
all year. The Bruins had 14 comeback victories throughout the season.
  On their way to the National Championship--the 13th in program 
history--the Bruins led the entire NCAA Tournament in batting average 
(.317); runs scored (79); slugging percentage (.548); and home runs 
(18). They dominated all competitors in their way, never trailing an 
inning in the WCWS.
  Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, and training staff on 
securing another national title. You have made all past, current, and 
future Bruins proud by displaying sportsmanship, teamwork, and 
excellence both on and off the field. Congratulations, and good luck in 
defending your title next year.

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