[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H6546-H6547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING MICA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arizona (Mr. Ciscomani) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Mica 
Mountain High School varsity football team for winning the 4A State 
championship, the first title in the school's history.
  The fourth-seed Mica Mountain Thunderbolts overcame the odds and beat 
second-seed Arizona College Prep by a resounding score of 42-13 and 
capped their perfect 14-0 season with a majestic trophy.
  The Thunderbolts attacked early and quickly, scoring on each of their 
opening four drives and leading by a score of 28-7 at halftime. They 
were led by star running back Josiah Thornwell, who finished the night 
with 182 yards and four touchdowns.
  Considering that Mica Mountain only became a school 4\1/2\ years ago, 
it is remarkable to see how much the students and staff have 
accomplished in such a short time, setting a strong foundation for 
future classes to build upon.
  Moreover, this was Coach Nugent's first championship in his 34 years 
of coaching. Coach Nugent did a great job.
  Coach Nugent, all the coaching staff, the players, the 
administration, the school, the students and everyone who had their 
hand in this special season made their school and our community 
extremely proud. This is their victory. They earned it. Go on and enjoy 
it.


                      Congratulating Micah Powell

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Micah Powell 
for an outstanding tenure as mayor of Eloy.
  Since the day he took office 4 years ago, Micah has been a devoted 
public servant who cared deeply for the residents of Eloy and dedicated 
himself to serving his community with genuine passion and a tireless 
work ethic.
  During his tenure, Micah focused on bringing more jobs and housing 
opportunities for the residents and promoting businesses and economic 
growth. In my time in Congress, I am deeply proud of the strong 
Federal-local partnership Micah and I forged to benefit our 
constituents. In FY25, we worked together to initially secure $1

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million to repair and revitalize the historic Frontier Street, which 
serves as the main gateway to downtown Eloy.
  While Micah's leadership will be missed, his public service will 
continue to be felt in his community long after his tenure and far into 
the future.
  I also congratulate the outgoing and incoming leadership of Eloy. I 
look forward to working with all of them in advance and our district to 
continue to look forward and advance our community always.
  Again, congratulations to my friend Micah. He deserves it.

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