[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4798]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             LADY BULLDOGS

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the women's 
gymnastics team from Madison Central High School. In February, the Lady 
Bulldog gymnasts won their 12th straight South Dakota State 
championship.
  The Lady Bulldogs already held the record for consecutive South 
Dakota Prep Team Titles in any sport with their win last year. The 
Madison gymnastics program is currently in second place nationally for 
most consecutive victories and is now just one win shy of the national 
record. The Lady Bulldogs is the only team in the top 10 nationally 
that have an active winning streak.
  I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the hard work and 
dedication of so many in the Madison Central School District: Coach 
Maridee Dossett; Athletic Director Bud Postma; Principal Sharon 
Knowlton; and Superintendent Dr. Frank Palleria. The efforts put forth 
by these individuals have made it possible for the students to 
participate and perform at the highest level. I would also like to 
commend the gymnasts' parents for all the support and time they have 
put into the program.
  Most of all I would like to congratulate the women who won this years 
State Championship and the women who have been a part of this 
impressive program. You have created an atmosphere that is conducive to 
success and made the most of your opportunity. Again, congratulations 
and the best of luck as you look toward next season.

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