[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E27-E28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROES FOUNDERS ROWING CLUB

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown 
Heroes on the Founders Rowing Club in Southlake, who gained national 
recognition by finishing in the top 10 at the U.S. Youth National 
Championship. This incredible achievement follows their earlier triumph 
as regional champions.
  Despite being one of the smallest teams in the nation, the group of 
thirteen daring young women have remained undeterred, inspiring many 
others to dream big. The team worked year-round to reach this point, 
often completing double workouts. From practicing at Bachman Lake six 
days a week, rain-or-shine, to being involved in the North Texas 
community out of the water, the members of Founders Rowing Club are 
true all-rounders whose dedication will take them far.
  Local SMU alum, Matthew Naifeh, serves as their coach and has been 
instrumental in the

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team's upward trajectory. Matthew learned to row at the Episcopal 
School of Dallas and has continuously pushed the team to realize their 
limitless potential, serving as an example of the many dreams that can 
come true in Texas' 24th Congressional District.
  Congratulations to the Founders Rowing Club on all then success. I 
look forward to continuing to cheer these women on.

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