[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mr. Subramanyam of Virginia was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Osbourn 
Park High School girls' basketball team's historic State championship 
victory.
  The Yellow Jackets' swarming defense propelled them to a buzzing 27-3 
season record and the first State championship in school history. Their 
championship win was a testament to hard work, determination, and 
overcoming a little bit of adversity, as well.
  In fact, just before the game, Head Coach Chrissy Kelly broke her 
pinky toe. The flu swept through the team, keeping them away from 
practice. On the day of the championship, the team's bus accidentally 
traveled to the wrong arena. The Yellow Jackets persevered, and their 
victory is not just a win for the team but for our entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, congratulations to our State champions, the Osbourn Park 
Yellow Jackets.


             Honoring Loudoun County Science Fair Students

  Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I am excited for the future after 
having the honor of meeting some incredibly driven individuals at a 
local science fair.
  Every student who entered the science fair in Loudoun County was a 
winner, but seven students from Loudoun County Public Schools who 
participated in this regional fair earned the opportunity to compete at 
the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio.
  These students include Taha Rawjani, Sanjay Lakshmanan, and Matthew 
Li from Independence High School; Yash Sreepathi from Broad Run High 
School; Naija Shah and Nithya Vinodh from John Champe High School; and 
Naitik Oza from Freedom High School.
  All the projects at the fair showed that the sky is the limit for our 
students as they address some of the world's most pressing challenges. 
For example, one project conducted groundbreaking research on limiting 
the spread of esophageal cancer using advanced molecular techniques, 
while another developed a model to identify potential treatments for 
pancreatic cancer.
  All the young scientists and researchers who participated are paving 
the way for breakthroughs that can transform the world we live in for 
the better. Their dedication showcases the promise of the next 
generation in tackling complex problems with creativity and 
determination.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the hard work of all the participants and wish 
them tremendous success, especially the ones who are moving on to the 
International Science and Engineering Fair.


                  Honoring the Memory of Chandra Sekar

  Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
memory of Chandra Sekar. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and 
cherished friend whose presence filled every life he touched with 
warmth and love.
  Chandra built a beautiful life in Loudoun County with his wife, 
Vasanthi Sekar, and his kids, Ashwin and Santhosh. They were his 
greatest joy and pride.
  Over Chandra's prestigious 30-year career, he rose from software 
engineer to leading cloud architect at Amazon and Microsoft.
  His family said that Chandra's kindness was boundless and his spirit 
radiant. He had an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel seen, 
loved, and strong, whether through his smile or his endless compassion. 
His memory will leave a lasting impact on all who had the honor of 
knowing him.
  Mr. Speaker, may he rest in peace.

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