[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING CANDICE DIDUCH FOR WINNING A NATIONAL WRESTLING TITLE

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Candice Diduch 
for winning a national wrestling title.
  Candice Diduch was one of 15 qualifiers from Illinois with the 
opportunity to compete at the national tournament to become a national 
champion in girls wrestling. Candice went 10-1 at a 10-day national 
tournament in Fargo, North Dakota, making her one of the top female 
wrestlers in the nation. With her exceptional athleticism, Candice 
Diduch is one of three girls' IHSA state champions from the Freeport 
area that qualified for nationals, along with 11 boys from the region. 
Candice is known for being competitive and has made a name for herself 
in two sports. She started on Freeport's girls' soccer team in her 
first year, helping the Pretzels win NIC-10 and Regional Championships. 
Now she is the 16U U.S. Nationals women's freestyle champion. As a 
former athlete, I applaud Candice for her accomplishments and skills in 
athletics. I commend her talent and dedication to her sport and I am 
proud to see her achieve such an esteemed title.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Candice Diduch for winning 
a national title for women's wrestling. I am proud to serve Illinois' 
17th Congressional District and incredibly pleased to recognize the 
hard work of hard-working athletes like Candice.

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