[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE UCLA WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 
                         NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2026

  Mr. LIEU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Women's Beach 
Volleyball team from the University of California, Los Angeles. The 
Bruins Women's Beach Volleyball team took home the 2026 NCAA Women's 
National Collegiate Beach Volleyball National Championship on May 3, 
2026. UCLA defeated the No. 1 seed Women's Beach Volleyball team from 
Stanford University in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
  This year's championship secured UCLA's 3rd national title win in 
program history. It also marks the 127th overall NCAA title win by a 
UCLA Bruin team in any sport.
  The UCLA Women's Beach Volleyball team should be proud of their 
achievement in earning the distinction of national champions, competing 
amongst the more than half a million student-athletes who participate 
in NCAA events each year. With guidance from Coach Jenny Johnson 
Jordan, the team's championship season culminated in a thrilling 3-0 
win against Stanford in the final match.
  I would like to congratulate the UCLA Women's Beach Volleyball team 
once again on winning the national championship for the first time 
since 2019 and wish them the best of luck next season. This win is a 
special moment in the collegiate athletic careers of each individual 
UCLA player and marks an exceptional accomplishment and historical 
achievement for the UCLA community. Go Bruins.

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