[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 PROVIDENCE ACADEMY WINS AA HOOPS TITLE

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, the phrase ``it has never been done 
before'' has often been used as a deterrent for many of the world's 
firsts. But thanks to teamwork, discipline, and avid determination, the 
Providence Academy Lions girls' basketball team won the very first 
State championship in their school's history. So I want to congratulate 
Providence and recognize their hard-fought road to victory.
  In an incredible game, the Lions erased a second half, seven-point 
deficit to take the win in the Minnesota AA girls' basketball State 
championship game, proving that it's not over until the final whistle 
blows.
  When asked about the game, it was team member Mary Ann Healy who 
remarked: ``We all went out there as hard as we could.''
  Mr. Speaker, these young student athletes truly extol the hard work 
and poise of champions. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I would like to 
congratulate the team, congratulate Coach Finley, the parents of these 
athletes, and the entire school as you celebrate your win.

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