[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 97]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATIONS TO WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING AND DIVING

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2015

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend the Wayzata High 
School Girls' Swimming and Diving Team for winning the Minnesota State 
Championship.
  The title was clinched at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center 
with a well-rounded team effort that saw eight top-four finishes by the 
Elizabeth Hansen-coached Trojans.
  Madison Priess led the way with an individual State Championship in 
the 200-yard Individual Medley. Wayzata also won the title in the 200 
medley relay thanks to strong swims from Carly Quast, Alexis Schaaf, 
Colleen Donlin, and Madison--coming just short of setting a state 
record.
  The title was Wayzata's second in a row and was due to the hard work 
these athletes put in everyday. Swimming takes a tremendous effort and 
practice in order to reach the goals that the Trojans accomplished this 
season. In addition to the hard work in the pool, these student-
athletes have to balance their studies, family responsibilities, and 
social commitments as well. The Wayzata team took all that was asked of 
them in stride to reach the top of their sport. Family, friends, and 
fans should all be proud of their effort.
  It is my pleasure to honor and congratulate the Wayzata Girls' 
Swimming and Diving team on bringing home another state title!