[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 108 (Friday, June 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E671]
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          RECOGNIZING THE DREXEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' TRACK TEAM

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                          HON. VICKY HARTZLER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2022

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2022 
Missouri Class I Girls' Track and Field Championship Team. Five 
outstanding athletes representing the Drexel High School girls' track 
and field team won the Missouri State Championship in Jefferson City, 
Missouri. The Lady Cats earned 46 points over nine events at the 
championship meet.
  The 2022 Lady Cats track team is the first in the history of Drexel 
to win the state championship title. Olivia Shipps, Gracie Marks, Emily 
Wheeler, Josie Parks, and Izzy Richardson demonstrate remarkable 
determination and perseverance by earning this title for their school. 
Their coach, Jenny Wheeler, trained these young athletes and got to see 
firsthand how the effort they put into achieving this title stating, 
``the girls had these goals before the season and would talk about them 
constantly. To see them work so hard and to win the state meet is very 
special.''
  These girls serve as a reminder that hard work always pays off. 
Congratulations to the Lady Cats on an incredible season, and I thank 
the teachers, coaches, and parents for providing the opportunity for 
these young women to compete fairly. I can't wait to see what else the 
Drexel High School girls' track and field team accomplishes in the 
future.

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