[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   SANTA CLARITA LADY FLYERS TRAGEDY

  (Mr. WHITESIDES asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WHITESIDES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the heartbreaking 
and inspiring story of the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers, a 12-under hockey 
team that plays in my district.
  While on the way to the Western Girls Hockey League playoffs, a 
snowplow collided head-on with one of their team vans, injuring five 
players and killing Manny Lorenzana.
  We remember Manny as a loving dad to Brody, an excellent partner to 
April, and a talented tattoo artist.
  After such a tragic event, the team rallied together and made the 
decision all on their own to play on for Manny and for their injured 
teammates. Amazingly, in the face of hardship that came far too early 
for those so young, the Santa Clarita Flyers ended up taking home the 
championship after a nail-biting final that ended 1-0 in overtime.
  Here is what I want this amazing team and their families to know: The 
entire Santa Clarita community has their back, and we are deeply proud 
of them. I can't wait to cheer them all on at the next home game next 
season.

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