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Pete Hoekstra: “I would once again like to congratulate the Grand Valley State University Lakers. They have had an awesome year. Today…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2003
I would once again like to congratulate the Grand Valley State University Lakers. They have had an awesome year. Today we recognize them and congratulate them for that performance. I would extend to the President a request that he invite the Grand Valley State University football team to Washington, D.C., to a White House ceremony that the White House traditionally hosts for Division II national championships of all sports; and we look forward to that happening. I congratulate the extended Grand Valley State University family.
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Pete Hoekstra
Michigan
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Congratulating Grand Valley State University for their achievements during a House floor speech.

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