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CONGRATULATING 2006 IOLA FILLIES ON DON BAIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

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On 2026-01-15, Representative Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING 2006 IOLA FILLIES ON DON BAIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION" in the House. The speech addressed foreign policy and also covered education.

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CONGRATULATING 2006 IOLA FILLIES ON DON BAIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H910] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING 2006 IOLA FILLIES ON DON BAIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION (Mr. SCHMIDT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, 20 years ago this spring, there was a Cinderella moment in southeast Kansas. The Iola High School girls' basketball team, known as the Fillies, won the 2006 Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 4A State basketball championship. This came on top of a remarkable 24-2 season. As a Kansas State senator at the time, I had the privilege of sponsoring a resolution in our State legislature to commend the team's win and to host the team at the Kansas State House to see the resolution's unanimous adoption. A week ago, on the 20th anniversary, the community in Iola came together and inducted that 2006 team into the Iola High School's Don Bain Hall of Fame. Believe me, Mr. Speaker, the community has not forgotten what they accomplished. The auditorium was packed. Former classmates and teachers came home to join in the celebration. Back in 2006, the student members of this outstanding basketball team received statewide recognition for their fine sportsmanship and athletic accomplishments. At the Hall of Fame induction last week, the team was also recognized for the ongoing camaraderie and success of its members in the years since. As I said in the Kansas State House back in 2006, the team did an outstanding job of representing Allen County and southeast Kansas in the State tournament. I am very proud of their achievements, and I am honored to say in the United States Capitol today, 20 years later, I continue to be very proud of this team, the young women who composed it, and the community who supported it. Congratulations, Fillies. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING 2006 IOLA FILLIES ON DON BAIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H910] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING 2006 IOLA FILLIES ON DON BAIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION (Mr. SCHMIDT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, 20 years ago this spring, there was a Cinderella moment in southeast Kansas. The Iola High School girls' basketball team, known as the Fillies, won the 2006 Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 4A State basketball championship. This came on top of a remarkable 24-2 season. As a Kansas State senator at the time, I had the privilege of sponsoring a resolution in our State legislature to commend the team's win and to host the team at the Kansas State House to see the resolution's unanimous adoption. A week ago, on the 20th anniversary, the community in Iola came together and inducted that 2006 team into the Iola High School's Don Bain Hall of Fame. Believe me, Mr. Speaker, the community has not forgotten what they accomplished. The auditorium was packed. Former classmates and teachers came home to join in the celebration. Back in 2006, the student members of this outstanding basketball team received statewide recognition for their fine sportsmanship and athletic accomplishments. At the Hall of Fame induction last week, the team was also recognized for the ongoing camaraderie and success of its members in the years since. As I said in the Kansas State House back in 2006, the team did an outstanding job of representing Allen County and southeast Kansas in the State tournament. I am very proud of their achievements, and I am honored to say in the United States Capitol today, 20 years later, I continue to be very proud of this team, the young women who composed it, and the community who supported it. Congratulations, Fillies. ____________________