[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            BUFFALO BANDITS

  (Mr. KENNEDY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
National Lacrosse League's Buffalo Bandits who just won their second 
league championship in a row over the weekend, in a 15-13 win over the 
Albany FireWolves, completing a sweep of the playoffs and winning their 
ninth game in a row.
  On the bench, they were led by their head coach, Bandits legend John 
Tavares, among the greatest players to ever take the field in the NLL.
  On the field, Josh Byrne, league MVP, led the way with 9 points in 
the championship game and 135 points throughout the season.
  Other standouts this season include Dhane Smith, with 134 points, 
Chris Cloutier with 68 points, and Chase Fraser with 57 points.
  This back-to-back championship is the Bandits' sixth in franchise 
history, putting them in a first place league-wide tie for the most 
titles, and hopefully setting an example for our other beloved teams, 
the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres.
  We congratulate the Bandits and thank them for, once again, making 
Buffalo and western New York proud.

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