[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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 CONGRATULATING TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK TEAMS ON 
                   THEIR THIRD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Mr. FLORES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with another remarkable 
opportunity to recognize Texas A&M University.
  This past Saturday, an unprecedented third straight national 
championship was won in track by both the men's and women's teams. The 
Aggie men and women track teams both ran the 1600-meter relays to give 
them their third consecutive national titles at Drake Stadium in Des 
Moines, Iowa. This makes the Aggie track program the first in 
collegiate history to win both men's and women's team titles in three 
consecutive outdoor seasons.
  The amazing talent, depth, and teamwork displayed by these athletes 
helped the team overcome obstacles and a shaky start to finish strong 
with a phenomenal win.
  I commend Coach Pat Henry for his outstanding leadership in guiding 
the Aggies to victory, and for becoming the only coach to accomplish a 
triple double of NCAA championships.
  I also recognize Athletic Director Byrne for his second and third 
NCAA national championships at Texas A&M this year.
  I am honored both as an alumnus and as a Member of Congress to 
represent such an accomplished and well-deserving university.
  Congratulations and thank you to the hardworking men and women of the 
Aggie track teams, to Coach Henry, and to the loyal fans of Texas A&M 
University for making history.
  Gig 'em, and great job.

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