[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 125 (Friday, July 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 
                                VICTORY

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 2021

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Virginia 
Wesleyan University Softball Marlins upon winning the 2021 NCAA 
Division III Championship. This was no easy task, and it took 
extraordinary skill, character, and determination to complete this 
difficult achievement.
  This national championship victory is the Marlin's third title in the 
last four complete seasons, having also won in 2017 and 2018. After 
having their 2020 season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 
Virginia Wesleyan returned to the field in 2021 in dominant fashion, 
winning 46 games while only losing six times and tying once. After 
seeing the championship series against Texas Lutheran University tied 
after two games, the Marlins displayed their might, winning the final 
game with a score of nine runs to one.
  It is truly an honor to have such outstanding champions represent our 
community. I congratulate all the members of the Virginia Wesleyan 
Softball Marlins on this tremendous accomplishment, and I wish the 
program the best of luck in the seasons to come.

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