[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE MINNESOTA FRISBEE ASSOCIATION'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and recognize the 
Minnesota Frisbee Association (MFA) on their 50th anniversary. Since 
their founding on July 19, 1975, the Minnesota Frisbee Association has 
been recognized nationally and internationally as one of the most 
innovative and successful flying disc clubs.
  The Minnesota Frisbee Association has been a trailblazer in 
Minnesota, building a foundation on the principles of education, 
communication, community, and competition. They created the MFA Sport 
Development Grant Program to educate, expand, and increase 
accessibility to the sport across Minnesota. As a result, the grants 
have created a boom in frisbee infrastructure, programing, and 
organizational support across the state.
  The Minnesota Frisbee Association has also partnered with sports 
teams such as the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota's 
ultimate frisbee team, Wind Chill. They have leveraged these 
relationships to engage enthusiasts across the state, host local, 
national, and international competitions, and create a lasting and 
dedicated community among neighbors and athletes.
  Members of the Association can be found competing with their friends 
and neighbors, or in the Hall of Fame for their contributions to the 
sport. This dedication to the flying disc community is seen off the 
field--they engage and uplift their neighbors by donating and 
fundraising for various local and national charitable causes.
  Minnesota Frisbee Association is an example of dedication and passion 
not only to the sport, but also to their community. Please join me in 
celebrating the enduring achievements of Minnesota Frisbee Association 
throughout their 50 years.

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