[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING DAWSON-BOYD BLACKJACKS

  (Mrs. Fischbach of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Dawson-
Boyd Blackjacks on defeating the defending champs to claim their first-
ever title 1A championship.
  It has been 34 years since the Blackjacks have been to the State 
tournament, and their hard work paid off. With what felt like the 
entire town in Williams Arena, this game was a dream come true.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Blackjacks on their victory. They 
have made all of their families, community, and the Seventh District 
proud.


           Congratulating Albany Huskies on Undefeated Season

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Albany 
Huskies on their undefeated season, closing it out with a win over 
Waseca in the Class 2A championship last weekend.
  These players were unshakable, even when the score was tied up. They 
knew their mission and executed, and they have made their families, the 
Albany community, and the entire Seventh District proud.


          Congratulating Alexandria Cardinals on Championship

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Alexandria 
Cardinals basketball team on defeating Mankato East for their first-
ever 3A Boys championship title.
  The senior co-captains, Sam Hagstrom and Chase Thompson, were 
especially excited, saying: ``It has been a fun ride,'' and, ``We ended 
things with a bang and left our mark,'' after their big win.
  This is a closely bonded group of young men, and their teamwork 
certainly paid off.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Cardinals on their win and for making 
their families, community, and the entire Seventh District proud.


                Congratulating West Central Area Knights

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the West Central 
Area girls' basketball team, the Knights, on their first-ever State 
championship in any sport for their school.
  As the fourth seed in a season full of upsets, I know this was a 
hard-fought victory. They should all be so proud of everything they 
have accomplished this year. They have certainly made their families, 
community, and the entire Seventh District proud.


                       Congratulating Ron Mergen

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Ron Mergen on 37 
years of service to the city of Paynesville.
  A beloved and respected member of the community, unsurprisingly, last 
year, he was voted Boss of the Year. I know his coworkers are sad to 
see him go, but I also know he won't be a stranger. He has been named 
the grand marshal of this year's Paynesville Town and Country Days 
parade.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Ron so much for his service to the community and 
congratulate him on a well-earned retirement.

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