Nikki Budzinski said "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the East St. Louis Flyers football team for winning the 2024 Illinois State championship. Under Coach Darren Sunkett's leadership, the Flyers went 13-1 this season, averaging an astonishing 43 points per game while giving up an average of just 7 points per game. On November 28, the team finished their season with a 48-28 victory over Geneva, marking East St. Louis' 11th State championship and Coach Sunkett's fifth State title with the Flyers. I want to personally congratulate each and every player, coach, and staffer who helped the Flyers achieve their goals on and off the field this season. I know that behind each win were hours of practice and preparation. Mr. Speaker, their dedication to the game of football and our local community is an inspiration. Go Flyers. ___________________

On the recordDecember 6, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the East St. Louis Flyers football team for winning the 2024 Illinois State championship. Under Coach Darren Sunkett's leadership, the Flyers went 13-1 this season, averaging an astonishing 43 points per game while giving up an average of just 7 points per game. On November 28, the team finished their season with a 48-28 victory over Geneva, marking East St. Louis' 11th State championship and Coach Sunkett's fifth State title with the Flyers. I want to personally congratulate each and every player, coach, and staffer who helped the Flyers achieve their goals on and off the field this season. I know that behind each win were hours of practice and preparation. Mr. Speaker, their dedication to the game of football and our local community is an inspiration. Go Flyers. ____________________

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Nikki Budzinski

Democratic · Illinois

Source

Congressional Record · 2024-12-06

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