Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-06-08

HONORING ELLA BAHN FOR HER OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CAREER

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On 2026-06-08, Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ELLA BAHN FOR HER OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CAREER" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E541] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ELLA BAHN FOR HER OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CAREER _____ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, June 8, 2026 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ella Bahn on her outstanding high school track and field career. Ella, a senior at Spring Grove Area High School in York County, Pennsylvania, capped off an extraordinary high school career with her set of victories in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the 2026 PIAA State Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026. Over the past 4 years, Ella has achieved remarkable success in numerous events, most notably, hurdles. She finished her high school career with seven individual PIAA State Championship gold medals and ten District 3 gold medals. Ella's specialty and favorite event is hurdles. She swept the 300- meter hurdles, winning the state championship each of her four years and won back-to-back golds in the 100-meter hurdles in 2025 and 2026. In addition to her success in hurdles, Ella won the gold medal in high jump in 2024 and helped the Spring Grove Rockets to a state title that same year. Ella will continue her academic and athletic career at Princeton University. At Princeton, she plans to continue running hurdles and potentially use her talents for the high jump. I commend Ella for the dedication and hard work that made these remarkable achievements possible. She serves as an example for young athletes across our community who strive to compete with excellence and advance their education. I congratulate Ella on these amazing achievements. I wish her the best in her future academic and athletic endeavors. ____________________

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HONORING ELLA BAHN FOR HER OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CAREER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E541] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ELLA BAHN FOR HER OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CAREER _____ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, June 8, 2026 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ella Bahn on her outstanding high school track and field career. Ella, a senior at Spring Grove Area High School in York County, Pennsylvania, capped off an extraordinary high school career with her set of victories in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the 2026 PIAA State Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026. Over the past 4 years, Ella has achieved remarkable success in numerous events, most notably, hurdles. She finished her high school career with seven individual PIAA State Championship gold medals and ten District 3 gold medals. Ella's specialty and favorite event is hurdles. She swept the 300- meter hurdles, winning the state championship each of her four years and won back-to-back golds in the 100-meter hurdles in 2025 and 2026. In addition to her success in hurdles, Ella won the gold medal in high jump in 2024 and helped the Spring Grove Rockets to a state title that same year. Ella will continue her academic and athletic career at Princeton University. At Princeton, she plans to continue running hurdles and potentially use her talents for the high jump. I commend Ella for the dedication and hard work that made these remarkable achievements possible. She serves as an example for young athletes across our community who strive to compete with excellence and advance their education. I congratulate Ella on these amazing achievements. I wish her the best in her future academic and athletic endeavors. ____________________