[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 131 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
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HONORING SAMMY SULLIVAN WHO LED THE U.S. WOMEN'S RUGBY TEAM TO A BRONZE 
                MEDAL FINISH AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 16, 2024

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Fayetteville native Sammy Sullivan on leading the U.S. Women's Rugby 
team to a bronze medal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  Sammy was introduced to rugby at West Point and eventually fell in 
love with the sport following in her father's footsteps and earning her 
a Prusmack Award, recognizing her all-time try scoring leader and the 
top collegiate 7s athlete in the Nation. She dominated on the pitch and 
soon gained the attention of USA Women's 7s Head Coach Emilie Bydwell, 
who asked her to join the team. Sammy accepted, and has spent the last 
two years competing, and training with the USA Rugby team, earning the 
captain role. All the team's hard work paid off and was on full display 
during their fantastic Olympic performance this year. As a former UNCC 
Rugby player myself, I can confidently say that was some of the best 
rugby I've ever watched.
  Sammy Sullivan is not only captain of the U.S. Women's Rugby team, 
but also serves as a Captain in the United States Army. The two 
Captainships have led many fans to lovingly refer to her as ``Captain 
America.'' Here in North Carolina, we could not be more proud of her 
service to our country both on the pitch, and in uniform.
  Sammy comes from a family of public servants. Her father was a 
Special Forces Operator, her brother is a member of the Army Infantry, 
and her mother is a teacher. I would like to thank Sammy and her 
amazing family for their steadfast commitment to our great Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in recognizing Sammy Sullivan and 
the U.S. Women's Rugby Team on winning a bronze medal at this year's 
Olympics.

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