[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  CONGRATULATING EAST LANSING TROJANS

  (Mr. Barrett of Michigan was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the East 
Lansing Trojans on an incredible achievement, winning the State 
championship with a hard-fought 66-46 victory just a couple of weeks 
ago.
  While the Michigan State Spartans are making a deep run in the 
tournament in the men's college basketball tournament this month, they 
need to look no further than across town at the East Lansing boys' 
basketball team to see another championship team in East Lansing.
  This championship is the result of countless hours of practice and 
years of hard work, and it serves as a capstone to all of the time 
spent perfecting their craft, playing as a team, and working under the 
leadership of head coach Ray Mitchell.
  A sincere congratulations to each and every one of them. This is a 
wonderful achievement, and our city is very proud of them.


             Congratulating Fowler Eagles Girls Basketball

  Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Fowler Eagles 
girls' basketball team, who captured the State championship this past 
weekend with a commanding 53-29 victory.
  I was at the Breslin Center to watch the game with two of my 
daughters: Eleanora, who just finished her first season of basketball, 
and Gwen, who is excited to start playing next year. These young ladies 
on the basketball court really served as a great example for my own 
daughters and so many others across our State.
  What we saw was more than just great basketball. We saw poise, 
teamwork, and excellence, especially for young girls like my daughters 
who could watch that in action.
  I thank the Fowler Eagles for inspiring the next generation and 
making our community proud. Gwen, my 7-year-old, wants autographs from 
each team member, so I hope we can catch up with them sometime for 
that.
  Congratulations to the team on an incredible season. Our city is so 
proud of them.

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