[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING VINCENT HIGH SCHOOL
(Mr. Palmer of Alabama was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
Mr. PALMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vincent High
School on winning the baseball State championship for the 2A division
in Alabama.
On Monday night, the Vincent Yellow Jackets were headed into the
bottom of the seventh inning, tied 1-1 with Pike Liberal Arts. That is
when Landon Archer delivered an RBI single that sealed the deal and
crowned the Yellow Jackets as State champions for the first time in 40
years.
The Vincent players demonstrated the kind of grit, teamwork, and
commitment to excellence that define championship-winning programs. If
the State of Alabama knows anything, we know what it means to win a
championship.
Congratulations to Coach Timothy Junkins, MVP Landon Archer, and the
entire team on a fantastic season. They have made their school and
entire community proud. I couldn't be more excited to join them in
honoring the team's success.
Congratulating Hackleburg High School
Mr. PALMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my alma mater,
Hackleburg High School, on winning the 1A baseball State championship.
In the fourth inning, the Panthers were tied with Leroy High School
4-4. Ross Hudson, who was named MVP, singled, driving in the go-ahead
run that proved to be the difference. Pitchers Maddox Vickery and
Blaise Vickery held Leroy scoreless for the remainder of the game,
securing the 1A championship. This was Hackleburg's second State 1A
championship in baseball.
As a proud alumnus, I stand here excited to congratulate Coach Jon
McKinney and the entire team on an incredible season and for winning
the title of State champion for the first time since 2007.
Congratulating Second Lieutenant Caroline Robinson
Mr. PALMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Second Lieutenant
Caroline Robinson on her graduation from the United States Military
Academy at West Point.
A little over 4 years ago, I had the honor of nominating Caroline to
West Point when she was a student at Mountain Brook High School. While
at West Point, Caroline earned the rank of First Captain of the Corps
of Cadets, which is the highest ranking cadet in the Corps of Cadets'
chain of command.
Second Lieutenant Robinson will now report for active duty at Fort
Sill, Oklahoma.
I am proud of Caroline and her desire to serve our Nation as an
officer in the United States Army. I know she will serve our Nation
with great distinction and honor.
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