[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 117 (Monday, July 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETBALL 
                              INVITATIONAL

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                           HON. GREG STANTON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 10, 2023

  Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate the 
Native American Basketball Invitational on 20 years of commitment to 
youth empowerment and fostering athletic talent within Native American 
communities. Since 2003, NABI has been the largest and most prestigious 
all Native American Basketball tournament in the nation, cultivating 
the spirit of competition and camaraderie among our youth.


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  On July 10, 2023, page E642, in the second column, the following 
appeared: nities. Since 2003, NABI has been the largest and most 
prestigious all Native American Basketball tournaments in the 
nation, cultivating the spirit of competition and camaraderie 
among our youth.
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: nities. Since 
2003, NABI has been the largest and most prestigious all Native 
American Basketball tournament in the nation, cultivating the 
spirit of competition and camaraderie among our youth.


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  NABI brings together thousands of students each year to compete, but 
its legacy goes far beyond the basketball court. NABI inspires our 
youth through education and empowerment programs that instill the 
values of being a good teammate, friend, and citizen. This minority and 
women-led organization has created opportunities for Native American 
athletes to shine at the collegiate and professional levels. NABI's 
advocacy on and off the courts has resulted in nearly half a million 
dollars in scholarships for youth through its College Scholarship 
Fund--breaking down barriers to allow students to pursue their highest 
ambitions.
  I thank the NABI founders GinaMarie Scarpa and Mark West, its 
community partners and those involved in this commendable endeavor. Our 
community is stronger because of them. I am confident that their 
passion and service will continue to empower and inspire generations to 
come.

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