    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H826]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                             HONORING DIANA TAURASI

      (Mr. STANTON asked and was given permission to address the House for
    1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, today is bittersweet. Diana Taurasi of the
    Phoenix Mercury announced her retirement.
      DT is the greatest professional athlete in Arizona sports history--
    fight me on that one--with three NCAA championships, three WNBA
    championships, and six Olympic Gold Medals and as the WNBA's all-time
    leading scorer. There is a reason when I was mayor I named the street
    in front of the arena Taurasi Way.
      A world-class and hilarious trash-talker on the court, she could have
    been a professional comedian. She lights up every room that she is in,
    constantly uplifting others. Brittney Griner could not have asked for a
    more loyal friend during her detainment in Russia.
      I had a courtside seat to her entire 21-year career in Phoenix. I saw
    her grow as a basketball player and as a tremendous leader in our
    community.
      My son, Trevor, grew up idolizing Diana Taurasi. He wanted to be her
    when he grew up, but one day, I had to tell him: Son, you can't grow up
    to be Diana Taurasi. Her jump shot is just too darn good.

      Dee, on behalf of a grateful city, Godspeed on your retirement.

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