[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 77 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING BRILLION'S BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 5, 2023

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Brillion 
Boys Basketball Team for winning the WIAA Division III State Boys 
Basketball Championship.
  Following an impressive and hard-fought season, the Brillion Boys 
Basketball Team traveled to the Kohl Center in Madison to compete in 
the 2023 WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament. After a hard fought 57-
55 semi-final victory against Lakeside Lutheran, the team advanced to 
the championship game where they defeated a strong West Salem team with 
a final score of 61-55. I applaud the entire team and coaching staff 
for their hard work and determination during the tournament and 
ultimately bringing the gold ball back to Brillion.
  Congratulations to Coach Shimek on a remarkable season and for 
securing the state title. A special congratulations to the seniors on 
the team, Parker Braun, Caeden Holly, Bennett Olson, Derek Fischer, and 
Jeremy Lorenz. I wish them all the best in the next steps in their 
careers and congratulations on a remarkable season.
  A state title is an impressive achievement and one that requires a 
season filled with hard work and commitment. By finishing the season 
with a record of 29-1, it is quite evident that every member of the 
team worked tirelessly to achieve this success. This is a team that 
will be remembered by the Brillion community for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere congratulations to Head Coach Chad 
Shimek and the entire Brillion Boys Basketball team for their 
outstanding accomplishment. It is my honor to recognize the Brillion 
Boys Basketball team and I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding 
their remarkable season.

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