[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 210 (Friday, December 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A'JA WILSON NAMED TIME'S 2025 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

  (Ms. TITUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, just check out this picture. This fabulous 
woman is A'ja Wilson, who was named Time's 2025 Athlete of the Year.
  A'ja became the first player in either the WNBA or the NBA to win a 
championship, claim the scoring title, and be named Finals MVP, league 
MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year all in one season.
  A'ja's impact was pivotal as the Las Vegas Aces won a record 16 
straight games at the end of the regular season and then swept the 
finals to capture their third championship in 4 years.
  Beyond those statistics, A'ja continues to elevate the sport. She 
inspires young girls, and she uses her platform to advance equity and 
empowerment across women's basketball.
  We all want to be like A'ja: beautiful, smart, talented, and kind. I 
congratulate A'ja. We are so, so proud of her in Las Vegas District 
One.

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