[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 110 (Friday, June 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2023

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Colorado School 
of Mines Men's Cross Country Team for winning the 2022 NCAA Division II 
Cross Country National Championship.
  This has been an exceptional season for the School of Mines' cross 
country program. They managed to achieve a record-setting victory, 
beating the second place team by 133 points--the largest margin in NCAA 
history. They were honored for this achievement at the White House 
following the close of the season, which was another first for the 
program. None of this would have been possible without Coach Chris 
Siemers. The School of Mines Men's Cross Country Team has flourished 
under his leadership. His efforts were also recognized by the U.S. 
Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, who deservingly 
chose him for their National Coach of the Year Award.
  It is my honor to congratulate the School of Mines Men's Cross 
Country Team for their success. I hope there will be many more 
championships to celebrate in the future.

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