HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CHIAKA OGBOGU

HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CHIAKA OGBOGU

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E25-E26] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CHIAKA OGBOGU ______ 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 Hero, Chiaka [[Page E26]] Ogbogu, a star athlete from Coppell. As one of only twelve players nationwide named by USA Volleyball to compete on the U.S. Women's National Team in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Chiaka has shined on the world stage. Her stardom is nothing short of remarkable, making her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Summer Games in 2021 where she played a key role in securing the team's historic gold medal. Chiaka's experience competing worldwide, including in Italy, Poland, and Turkey, has established her as a leader on the team. Before embarking on her professional volleyball career, Chiaka was a student athlete at Coppell High School and at the University of Texas at Austin. While in college, she graduated with the most blocks in school history. Despite her success, Chiaka has a humble attitude. I thank Chiaka for continuing to set a great example for North Texans of all ages as she makes our entire country proud. ____________________