[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E716-E717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING TEAM CNMI AT THE 2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES

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                       HON. KIMBERLYN KING-HINDS

                      of northern mariana islands

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2025

  Ms. KING-HINDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the remarkable athletes 
of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for their 
outstanding performance at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. 
Competing on a regional stage with more than 1,000 athletes from across 
Oceania, Team CNMI brought home 31 medals--10 gold, 8 silver, and 13 
bronze--a proud achievement for a small but determined community.
  These results speak to more than athletic talent; they reflect the 
resilience, discipline, and unbreakable spirit that define the people 
of the Marianas. Our athletes trained through distance, limited 
resources, and the everyday challenges of island life--and still 
excelled.
  I also extend my deepest gratitude to the coaches, trainers, 
families, and volunteers who stood behind these competitors every step 
of the way. Their sacrifice, encouragement, and quiet hours of service 
are the foundation on which these victories were built.
  Today we celebrate the medals, but we also celebrate the example 
these athletes set for every young person back home; dream big, work 
hard, and represent our islands with pride. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Team CNMI for lifting the Marianas

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onto the international stage and inspiring us all.

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