[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CHAMPION OF THE WEEK, TAYLOR MIKESELL

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, as the Congresswoman for Ohio's 13th 
Congressional District, the birthplace of champions, I rise today to 
congratulate Ohio's 13th District Champion of the Week, Ms. Taylor 
Mikesell.
  Taylor was selected by the Indiana Fever in this year's WNBA draft, 
and she is the third Stark County player to be drafted by a WNBA team.
  Taylor is an extremely talented shooting guard who honed her skills 
at Jackson High School before playing at the University of Maryland and 
the University of Oregon, and finally concluding her college career at 
The Ohio State University.
  She was a two-time All-Big 10 selection with the Buckeyes and ranked 
among the top five in the Nation in 3-pointers made per game in both 
seasons.
  Taylor helped lead Ohio State to the Elite Eight for the first time 
since 1993, hitting seven 3-pointers to match a career high, and scored 
25 points in her final game.
  As we have seen women's basketball continue to grow in popularity, I 
am proud of Taylor's contribution to women's sports. Taylor's success 
serves as an inspiration to young athletes who dream of pursuing a 
career in professional sports, and she has paved the way for future 
generations of young athletes to follow their dreams.
  Once again, congratulations to Taylor Mikesell, the Ohio 13 Champion 
of the Week. I am confident that she will continue to make our 
community proud as she takes her talents to the national stage.

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