[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VOLLEYBALL TEAM

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2021

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Coach Craig Skinner 
and the members of the University of Kentucky Volleyball Team on 
winning the 2021 NCAA Division I National Championship. This is the 
first national title for this outstanding program, located in 
Lexington, Kentucky.
  The Wildcats won the Southeastern Conference for the fourth straight 
year. Defeating Texas in the title game in Omaha, Nebraska, U.K. ended 
the season 24-1. These impressive student-athletes stayed focused 
throughout the 2021 season and earned the championship on April 24th. 
Madison Lilley was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player and 
also the AVCA Player of the Year.
  Coach Craig Skinner has led the Volleyball Team at the University of 
Kentucky since 2005. He was named the AVCA Coach of the Year and 
brought great excitement to the volleyball program. I thank him for his 
leadership and his dedication to these student-athletes. He has built 
an excellent program of which all Kentuckians can be proud.
  Congratulations to Coach Skinner, the staff, and all the outstanding 
members of the 2021 NCAA Division I Volleyball National Championship 
team

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