[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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     CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Catalina 
Foothills High School boys' swim team for winning the D2 State 
championship.
  The Falcons finished with a total score of 386, with senior Connor 
Daggett winning gold.
  The team finished first in three races: the 200-meter medley, with 
Nicholas Dinsmore, Mathew Murray, Ariston Elsesser, and Connor Daggett 
finishing with a time of 1:39.891; the 50-meter freestyle with Connor 
Daggett finishing with a time of 21:42; and the 200-meter freestyle 
relay, with Nicholas Dinsmore, Aidan Kastner, Ariston Elsesser, and 
Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 1:30.831.
  In addition to finishing first in multiple races, the Falcons also 
placed in the top five for several others.
  To Coach Ed Walter, the whole team, and everyone who made this win 
possible: Congratulations. Their hard work has made their school and 
our community extremely proud.
  Falcons, enjoy your victory. You earned it. Congratulations again.


        Tanque Verde Boys' Swim Team Wins D3 State Championship

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Tanque 
Verde High School boys' swim team for winning the D3 State 
championship.
  The Hawks finished with a total score of 257, placing first in the 
200-meter freestyle relay and in the top five for multiple other 
events, including the 200-meter medley relay and 400 freestyle relay.
  The team's time of 1:31.81 on the 200-meter freestyle won them first 
place, with a team made up of Jackson Eftekhar, Grayson The, Wade 
Olsson, and Zachary Duerkop.
  To Coach Porter Olstad, the whole team, and everyone who made this 
win possible: Congratulations. Their hard work has made their school 
and our community extremely proud.
  Hawks, enjoy your victory. You have earned it. Here is to another 
successful season and many, many more.


      Cienega High School's Marching Band Wins Championship Title

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cienega High 
School's marching band on winning the Arizona Marching Band Southern 
Regional Championship.
  The Bobcats broke the program's record for the highest score in a 
regular season show. They also brought home the highest score in music 
performance, visual performance, general effect, and percussion 
performance.
  I also congratulate them on coming in as State silver medalists at 
the Arizona Marching Band Association's State championship. Through the 
long hours of hard work and dedication, the Bobcats achieved this 
outstanding accomplishment.
  To Director Reed Bailey, each member of the band, and all parents and 
staff who made this win possible: Congratulations. They have made their 
school and our community very proud.
  Bobcats, enjoy this victory. You earned it. Congratulations on yet 
another successful season.

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