RECOGNIZING PALM BAY PIRATES GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

On 2025-03-27, Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING PALM BAY PIRATES GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM" in the House.

RECOGNIZING PALM BAY PIRATES GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING PALM BAY PIRATES GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM (Mr. HARIDOPOLOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, it is March Madness. With America currently fixated on basketball, I recognize today the Palm Bay girls' basketball team on their recent statewide victory. The team made history by capturing the State's Class 4A State championship here in Florida. The Pirates overcame a tough American Heritage squad where they rallied from a 14-point deficit to win the State title. Leading the way was Senior Guard Jaida Civil, a University of Tennessee commit and McDonald's All American, who grabbed 9 rebounds and scored 20 points. The entire team made critical contributions, showing their depth and the unity of this team. The championship caps off a season where the Pirates won by an average of 57 points. I congratulate the entire Palm Bay Pirates team. They have made our entire community proud. ____________________