[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEBATE TEAM FOR THEIR NATIONAL 
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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the University 
of Michigan's Debate Team, on the occasion of winning their first 
national title. The tenacity and dedication this team has shown 
throughout their season is worthy of commendation.
  The University of Michigan Debate Team in Ann Arbor was founded in 
1903 and is one of the oldest debate programs in the United States. 
Prior to their national championship victory this year, the team 
finished as runner-up 3 times in the past 3 years. The perseverance the 
team has shown is evident in this, and their victory is so deserving. 
The skills and values that this team and all other teams have gained 
throughout this season are impressive, and no doubt carry them into 
successful futures. This accomplishment is also an indicator as to why 
organizations such as debate in universities and colleges are so 
worthwhile.
  The 78th annual tournament was held at Emory University, with 47 
universities and colleges represented by 78 different teams. This 
esteemed tournament is highly competitive, and the University of 
Michigan rose to the occasion. The topic of debate was concerning U.S. 
nuclear weapons policy. This weighty topic is no easy thing to discuss, 
let alone debate, and the University of Michigan Debate Team should be 
proud of their accomplishment.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Debate 
Team at the University of Michigan. Their victory signifies the second 
national championship title for the University of Michigan this 
academic year, following the Michigan Football Team's College Football 
Playoff win. I want to congratulate the Debate Team for their 
accomplishments, and I have no doubt that they will continue to make 
their university proud.

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