[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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        HONORING PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mrs. GRIJALVA asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with pride to honor an 
extraordinary group of women from Arizona's Seventh Congressional 
District, the Pima Community College women's basketball team, NJCAA 
Division II National Champions.
  Last month, they made history, defeating Kirkwood 64-58 to secure the 
program's first ever national title representing southern Arizona and 
Tucson with excellence.
  This team faced adversity all season but stayed resilient, united, 
and found a way to win and are now champions.
  Tournament MVP, Melicia Nelson, led the charge with 20 points and 11 
rebounds. From Window Rock, she carries the pride of the Navajo Nation 
and now stands as the best player in the tournament.
  To Coach Todd and the entire team, ``congratulations''; 
``felicidades.'' I thank you so much for inspiring us all. Southern 
Arizona is proud.

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