[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S4417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the athletes 
of the Washington University Women's Tennis Team and to congratulate 
them on their recent victory in the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis 
National Championship. Over the last year, the entire team has shown 
remarkable dedication and commitment to enhancing their athletic 
prowess and working to ensure that their skills are at their peak. With 
over half a million athletes competing for NCAA championship titles 
each year, the WashU Bears have more than proven their mettle, as 
demonstrated by their remarkable victory against the Pomona-Pitzer 
Sagehens.
  I would also like to offer my congratulations to head coach Paige 
Madara and assistant coaches Ally Persky and Erin Swaller, as their 
steady leadership has been an important part of the Bears' success. 
Thank you for your committed work to helping the team succeed and reach 
their fullest potential. I am excited to see all the success this team 
continues to achieve.

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