[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SPIRIT SQUAD

  (Ms. OMAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the 
University of Minnesota Spirit Squad on their monumental performance at 
the 2025 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National 
Championships this weekend in Orlando, Florida.
  The Gopher cheer team made history this weekend, securing the 
program's first-ever national title, winning the small, co-ed game day 
division. The Gophers also finished runner-up in small, co-ed cheer.
  The University of Minnesota dance team earned their third straight 
national title in the Pom division on Sunday night, securing the dance 
program's 23rd title. The team also finished second in the jazz 
division.
  These are tremendous achievements all around from the University of 
Minnesota Spirit Squad. We are incredibly proud of each and every one 
of our Gopher athletes for the hard work they have put in to bring home 
these national championships.
  Go Gophers.

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