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CONGRATULATING PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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On 2025-03-11, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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CONGRATULATING PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1078] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy men's basketball team for winning their first championship in the history of the program. The 11th ranked Lions beat the 5th ranked Palo Verde Titans with a score of 69-46, an incredible performance by all players. From being four games under 0.500 just 6 weeks ago to clinching their goal as champions, this victory is an incredible underdog story. This championship caps off a monumental achievement for second-year coach Steve Solita, who has transformed the Lions into a winning program during his short tenure. To the players, coaches, family members, and anyone who played a part in this special season, I congratulate them on this historic achievement. They have made their school and our community extremely proud. Mr. Speaker, may they know that we all look forward to rooting for them next season again. Recognizing Wolfgang Weber Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible contributions Wolfgang Weber has given to the soccer community in southern Arizona. Born in Germany in 1944, Wolfgang distinguished himself as a talented soccer player before immigrating to the United States in 1973. In 1977, he was the cofounder and head coach of Tucson United Soccer Club and the Tucson Soccer Academy. During this time, his team made it to eight finals and won three state championships. In 1982, he became head coach of Salpointe Catholic High School men's soccer program and has amassed an outstanding record of 888 games, 793 wins, went to the State finals 12 times, becoming State champions 10 times. He is the longest tenured head coach in Tucson's history, coaching 43 seasons. In fact, Coach Weber just led the Salpointe men's soccer team to a championship this year, their fifth title in a row. For his passion, devotion to all student athletes that he has coached, and his genuine love for the game of soccer, Wolfgang was rightfully inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Wolfgang Weber is known as the father of soccer in southern Arizona, and rightfully so. Wolfgang's legacy reminds us of the incredible impact one person can have in a community. Through his passion for soccer, he has enriched southern Arizona in ways that will be felt for generations to come. Honoring Mark Schmitt Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mark Schmitt on his retirement as the director of the Small Business Development Center at Cochise College and thank him for his outstanding leadership and support for small businesses, the backbone of our local economy. As a former businessowner himself, Mark leveraged his deep knowledge of the trials and triumphs of running a small business to help others. Through his 17 years as the SBDC, he was more than willing to help out those chasing their own American Dream. The center not only helps prospective owners launch their businesses, it also provides a variety of cost-free classes and services, such as forming a business plan, designing a website, and much, much more. Throughout his time as director, Mark was instrumental in hosting workshops, pursuing grants, and advocating for the small business economy to thrive. Mark's unwavering commitment to this purpose has truly made a long- lasting impact. I know we are all thankful for Mark's leadership and service to southern Arizona. His legacy and the invaluable contributions he has made will continue to positively influence his community and the lives of countless people. Once again, I thank him for his service. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1078] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy men's basketball team for winning their first championship in the history of the program. The 11th ranked Lions beat the 5th ranked Palo Verde Titans with a score of 69-46, an incredible performance by all players. From being four games under 0.500 just 6 weeks ago to clinching their goal as champions, this victory is an incredible underdog story. This championship caps off a monumental achievement for second-year coach Steve Solita, who has transformed the Lions into a winning program during his short tenure. To the players, coaches, family members, and anyone who played a part in this special season, I congratulate them on this historic achievement. They have made their school and our community extremely proud. Mr. Speaker, may they know that we all look forward to rooting for them next season again. Recognizing Wolfgang Weber Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible contributions Wolfgang Weber has given to the soccer community in southern Arizona. Born in Germany in 1944, Wolfgang distinguished himself as a talented soccer player before immigrating to the United States in 1973. In 1977, he was the cofounder and head coach of Tucson United Soccer Club and the Tucson Soccer Academy. During this time, his team made it to eight finals and won three state championships. In 1982, he became head coach of Salpointe Catholic High School men's soccer program and has amassed an outstanding record of 888 games, 793 wins, went to the State finals 12 times, becoming State champions 10 times. He is the longest tenured head coach in Tucson's history, coaching 43 seasons. In fact, Coach Weber just led the Salpointe men's soccer team to a championship this year, their fifth title in a row. For his passion, devotion to all student athletes that he has coached, and his genuine love for the game of soccer, Wolfgang was rightfully inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Wolfgang Weber is known as the father of soccer in southern Arizona, and rightfully so. Wolfgang's legacy reminds us of the incredible impact one person can have in a community. Through his passion for soccer, he has enriched southern Arizona in ways that will be felt for generations to come. Honoring Mark Schmitt Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mark Schmitt on his retirement as the director of the Small Business Development Center at Cochise College and thank him for his outstanding leadership and support for small businesses, the backbone of our local economy. As a former businessowner himself, Mark leveraged his deep knowledge of the trials and triumphs of running a small business to help others. Through his 17 years as the SBDC, he was more than willing to help out those chasing their own American Dream. The center not only helps prospective owners launch their businesses, it also provides a variety of cost-free classes and services, such as forming a business plan, designing a website, and much, much more. Throughout his time as director, Mark was instrumental in hosting workshops, pursuing grants, and advocating for the small business economy to thrive. Mark's unwavering commitment to this purpose has truly made a long- lasting impact. I know we are all thankful for Mark's leadership and service to southern Arizona. His legacy and the invaluable contributions he has made will continue to positively influence his community and the lives of countless people. Once again, I thank him for his service. ____________________