[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPION REECE BARNHARDT

  (Mrs. FEDORCHAK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FEDORCHAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate an incredible 
athlete and a historic moment for North Dakota. Reece Barnhardt of 
Bismarck has made history as the first NCAA Division II national 
champion in the University of Mary's wrestling program.
  With a dominant 10-4 victory, Reece showed the Nation what we in 
North Dakota have long known. His toughness, work ethic, and 
determination set him apart. Success like this takes years of 
discipline, sacrifice, and resilience.
  I have had the privilege of watching Reece compete long before he 
stepped onto the national wrestling stage. He played football with both 
my sons at St. Mary's Central High School in Bismarck, and I loved 
watching him fly down the field with reckless abandon. He was fearless 
then, and he is fearless now.
  Reece's journey is an inspiration to young athletes across our State. 
His hometown, his school, and all of North Dakota are proud of him. We 
congratulate Reece on this well-earned and well-deserved national 
title.

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