[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING PENN STATE WRESTLING, 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Penn State Wrestling, the 2023 NCAA Division I National 
Champions and recognize their two individual champions, Carter Starocci 
and Aaron Brooks.
  Continuing their dominance of NCAA wrestling, the Nittany Lions 
brought their 11th national title to Happy Valley and concluded their 
seventh perfect dual meet season.
  Led by Coach Cael Sanderson, Penn State Wrestling reflects a culture 
of excellence in their athletic preparation and competition.
  Penn State's two individual champions are a testament to not only the 
strength of their program, but to their personal strength, talent, and 
determination.
  Aaron Brooks took on the number one wrestler from northern Iowa to 
secure his third straight national title at 184 pounds, while Carter 
Starocci defended his number one ranking to win his third national 
title at 174 pounds. Their teammates, Roman Bravo-Young, Levi Haines, 
and Greg Kerkvliet joined them in the competition at the finals.
  As a graduate of Penn State, I am proud to congratulate Penn State 
Wrestling on winning the 2023 National Championship and their continued 
success.

                          ____________________