[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CHRISTIAN BRAUN

  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Christian Braun of Burlington, KS.
  Christian was one of the outstanding University of Kansas--KU--
players who helped lead the team to their National Championship game 
victory. He is a fan favorite who was nominated for Academic All-
American and an American All-Big 12 First Team honoree in 2020, 2021, 
and 2022. Braun's former coach Ed Fritz said that what makes him stand 
out is his honesty. He is not afraid to be quick to praise or hold 
teammates accountable. I think this quality is what helped KU get to 
the National Championship and is a great reflection of Kansas values as 
a whole. His performance in the championship was nothing short of 
spectacular. He showed great leadership and dedication in getting the 
team to this win.
  I want to congratulate and thank Mr. Braun for all the hours he put 
into practicing and helping form this outstanding team. It takes great 
dedication and determination to get where he is. The hours spent 
practicing and perfecting his game helped KU get to this National 
Championship. This victory will not be forgotten by Kansans--or at the 
very least in Overland Park where Christian has his own day now after 
winning this championship. Thank you for all you have done to represent 
the great State of Kansas. We all thoroughly enjoyed watching Christian 
play and can't wait to see what he does next. It is my honor to 
congratulate him, and I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
this wonderful win and wish him nothing but the best in the future.

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