[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SYDNEY SATCHELL AS A 2025 SHE LEADS AMERICA CHRISTIAN WOMAN OF 
                              DISTINCTION

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sydney Satchell 
as a 2025 She Leads America Young Christian Woman of Distinction award 
recipient.
  Sydney Satchell is a trailblazer whose life and career are marked by 
faith, perseverance, and purpose. A proud Howard University alumni, and 
former Division I Lacrosse player, Sydney's journey through sport and 
service has been extraordinary. Just months after graduation, she faced 
the unimaginable when a car accident claimed her lower leg. Through 
resilience and determination, she went on to become a Paralympic Gold 
Medalist in 2025 in women's sitting volleyball and was named Best 
Female Libero at the 2023 ParaVolley Pan American Zonal Championships.
  Her achievements have been recognized nationally. Sydney was honored 
as a 2023 Howard x Jordan Legacy 23 Honoree, received the Mid-Eastern 
Athletic Conference Distinguished Alumni Award in 2025, and was 
inducted into the Ethel Walker School Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025. 
In tribute to her legacy, Howard University established the Sydney 
Satchell Award for Perseverance, celebrating her courage and impact.
  In March 2024, Sydney was ordained as a Minister, using her voice to 
push back darkness and bring encouragement to professionals, athletes, 
campuses, and organizations across the Nation. Her philanthropic work 
reflects her servant heart, supporting education, health, and Gospel-
centered missions. Today, as a She Leads America Christian Woman of 
Distinction, Sydney inspires others to walk boldly in their God-given 
purpose with hope and strength.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating this 
outstanding woman of distinction.

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