[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1324]
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CONGRATULATING COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH SCHOOL'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING 
                  THE WASHINGTON STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and 
congratulate the Columbia River High School's volleyball team for 
winning the Washington state 2A championship. After a dominant season, 
Columbia River defeated rival Ridgefield in four sets to claim their 
first state title in the sport in over 20 years. The COVID-19 pandemic 
limited many of our prep athletes from competing during the 2020 
season, yet high school athletes like the girls on the Columbia River 
volleyball team have demonstrated the ability to adapt and persevere in 
these competitions. For the Rapids, that perseverance has paid off in a 
big way.
  Competing in prep sports is a wonderful opportunity to learn lessons 
in discipline, focus, team play, work ethic, and comradery. Winning a 
state title is a momentous achievement this team can be proud of for 
the rest of their lives, and I have confidence they will find success 
using the lessons they learned while competing in volleyball. Go 
Rapids.

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