[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1915
             CONGRATULATING NOTRE DAME MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM

  (Mr. YAKYM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate excellence in college 
athletics and a very accomplished group of young men.
  One of the many great things the University of Notre Dame is known 
for is the slogan: ``Play Like a Champion Today.'' That is exactly what 
the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team did last Monday when they defeated 
the Duke Blue Devils to win their first national title in program 
history.
  The Fighting Irish had faced the Blue Devils in the championship game 
twice before, only to fall just short. However, the third time was the 
charm for the Irish. Their exhilarating 13-9 win came before a Memorial 
Day crowd of more than 30,000 fans and countless more cheering from 
around the country.
  Notre Dame's defense proved key in taking home the title as the Irish 
led the Blue Devils to their fewest goals of any game all season.
  Congratulations to Head Coach Kevin Corrigan, his entire staff, and 
all the Irish lacrosse players for bringing a national championship 
back to Notre Dame.
  God bless, and go Irish.

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