HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROES FOUNDERS ROWING CLUB

HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROES FOUNDERS ROWING CLUB

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E27-E28] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROES FOUNDERS ROWING CLUB ______ HON. BETH VAN DUYNE of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes on the Founders Rowing Club in Southlake, who gained national recognition by finishing in the top 10 at the U.S. Youth National Championship. This incredible achievement follows their earlier triumph as regional champions. Despite being one of the smallest teams in the nation, the group of thirteen daring young women have remained undeterred, inspiring many others to dream big. The team worked year-round to reach this point, often completing double workouts. From practicing at Bachman Lake six days a week, rain-or-shine, to being involved in the North Texas community out of the water, the members of Founders Rowing Club are true all-rounders whose dedication will take them far. Local SMU alum, Matthew Naifeh, serves as their coach and has been instrumental in the [[Page E28]] team's upward trajectory. Matthew learned to row at the Episcopal School of Dallas and has continuously pushed the team to realize their limitless potential, serving as an example of the many dreams that can come true in Texas' 24th Congressional District. Congratulations to the Founders Rowing Club on all then success. I look forward to continuing to cheer these women on. ____________________