[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 146 (Friday, August 13, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING THE Y QUAD CITIES ROW TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR 7TH 
                  STRAIGHT TITLE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 13, 2021

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Y Quad Cities 
Row team for winning their 7th straight title at the national level.
  The Y Quad Cities Row team consisting of Ava Satterfield, Olivia 
Meskan, Ella Saunders and Elizabeth Tessen finished first in the girl's 
quadruple sculls, winning their 7th consecutive national title. Their 
historic reign began in 2014 but suddenly came to a halt as the 
pandemic hit Illinois. The Y Quad Cities Row team is the first team 
ever in the history of the event to place 1st and 2nd. As a former 
athlete, I understand the amount of hard work and commitment it takes 
to pull off such an amazing feat. I am proud there is such young talent 
in our district, and happy to see them represent the Quad Cities so 
well throughout the state and country.
  It is because of student leaders such as Ava, Olivia, Ella, and 
Elizabeth that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally 
recognize them for winning their 7th consecutive national title in 
rowing.

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