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CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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On 2026-01-14, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H726] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1045 CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Catalina Foothills High School boys' swim team for winning the D2 State championship. The Falcons finished with a total score of 386, with senior Connor Daggett winning gold. The team finished first in three races: the 200-meter medley, with Nicholas Dinsmore, Mathew Murray, Ariston Elsesser, and Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 1:39.891; the 50-meter freestyle with Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 21:42; and the 200-meter freestyle relay, with Nicholas Dinsmore, Aidan Kastner, Ariston Elsesser, and Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 1:30.831. In addition to finishing first in multiple races, the Falcons also placed in the top five for several others. To Coach Ed Walter, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible: Congratulations. Their hard work has made their school and our community extremely proud. Falcons, enjoy your victory. You earned it. Congratulations again. Tanque Verde Boys' Swim Team Wins D3 State Championship Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Tanque Verde High School boys' swim team for winning the D3 State championship. The Hawks finished with a total score of 257, placing first in the 200-meter freestyle relay and in the top five for multiple other events, including the 200-meter medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. The team's time of 1:31.81 on the 200-meter freestyle won them first place, with a team made up of Jackson Eftekhar, Grayson The, Wade Olsson, and Zachary Duerkop. To Coach Porter Olstad, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible: Congratulations. Their hard work has made their school and our community extremely proud. Hawks, enjoy your victory. You have earned it. Here is to another successful season and many, many more. Cienega High School's Marching Band Wins Championship Title Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cienega High School's marching band on winning the Arizona Marching Band Southern Regional Championship. The Bobcats broke the program's record for the highest score in a regular season show. They also brought home the highest score in music performance, visual performance, general effect, and percussion performance. I also congratulate them on coming in as State silver medalists at the Arizona Marching Band Association's State championship. Through the long hours of hard work and dedication, the Bobcats achieved this outstanding accomplishment. To Director Reed Bailey, each member of the band, and all parents and staff who made this win possible: Congratulations. They have made their school and our community very proud. Bobcats, enjoy this victory. You earned it. Congratulations on yet another successful season. ____________________

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CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H726] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1045 CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SWIM TEAM WINS D2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Catalina Foothills High School boys' swim team for winning the D2 State championship. The Falcons finished with a total score of 386, with senior Connor Daggett winning gold. The team finished first in three races: the 200-meter medley, with Nicholas Dinsmore, Mathew Murray, Ariston Elsesser, and Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 1:39.891; the 50-meter freestyle with Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 21:42; and the 200-meter freestyle relay, with Nicholas Dinsmore, Aidan Kastner, Ariston Elsesser, and Connor Daggett finishing with a time of 1:30.831. In addition to finishing first in multiple races, the Falcons also placed in the top five for several others. To Coach Ed Walter, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible: Congratulations. Their hard work has made their school and our community extremely proud. Falcons, enjoy your victory. You earned it. Congratulations again. Tanque Verde Boys' Swim Team Wins D3 State Championship Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Tanque Verde High School boys' swim team for winning the D3 State championship. The Hawks finished with a total score of 257, placing first in the 200-meter freestyle relay and in the top five for multiple other events, including the 200-meter medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. The team's time of 1:31.81 on the 200-meter freestyle won them first place, with a team made up of Jackson Eftekhar, Grayson The, Wade Olsson, and Zachary Duerkop. To Coach Porter Olstad, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible: Congratulations. Their hard work has made their school and our community extremely proud. Hawks, enjoy your victory. You have earned it. Here is to another successful season and many, many more. Cienega High School's Marching Band Wins Championship Title Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cienega High School's marching band on winning the Arizona Marching Band Southern Regional Championship. The Bobcats broke the program's record for the highest score in a regular season show. They also brought home the highest score in music performance, visual performance, general effect, and percussion performance. I also congratulate them on coming in as State silver medalists at the Arizona Marching Band Association's State championship. Through the long hours of hard work and dedication, the Bobcats achieved this outstanding accomplishment. To Director Reed Bailey, each member of the band, and all parents and staff who made this win possible: Congratulations. They have made their school and our community very proud. Bobcats, enjoy this victory. You earned it. Congratulations on yet another successful season. ____________________