[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   KAIA HENDERSON IS A HUMBLE LEADER

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, the GOAT, the Greatest of All Time, that 
is how Coach Mike Callan, the winningest women's basketball coach in my 
hometown of New Hartford, New York, described junior sensation Kaia 
Henderson.
  Not only is Kaia one of the top 50 women's high school basketball 
recruits in the Nation, she is also a straight-A student, a humble 
leader, and a viral sensation. Kaia scored her 2,000th point this week, 
even with a dramatically shortened season due to the COVID virus.
  Coach Callan describes Kaia as a special player whose work ethic 
shows on the court and in the record books, where she holds at least 12 
other school records for the Spartans. Kaia herself remains humble, 
noting she is focused on winning and helping her team get to sectionals 
next season.
  Kaia is inspired by her beloved mom, Kristen, who passed away in 
2014, who was devoted to Kaia's success. She also credits her dad, 
Aurelius, and four big brothers--Troy, Isaiah, and twins Jared and 
Jordan--who push her to new limits each day.
  But there is more. She has now started a viral 10,000-hour challenge 
during the height of the pandemic to inspire others to perfect a craft. 
Check out the 10K hours challenge.
  Congratulations to Kaia on her incredible success on and off the 
court.

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