Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the hard work, resilience, and achievements of Nebraska distance running standout, Madison Seiler. As a high school freshman running for my alma mater, Gering High School, Maddie was a top-four finisher in class B at the Nebraska State cross country meet and a member of the State class B girls State championship team. The following year, she won her first individual State championship as a sophomore. Prior to her junior season, Maddie suffered a serious ankle injury which required surgery. Despite missing the entire summer training period and all but one competition leading up to the district and State championship races, she began running just 45 days after surgery and overcame improbable odds to repeat as individual State champion in 2021. It was an extraordinary achievement. This October, Maddie's determination and discipline once again led to another individual State championship, and in doing so, she became just the 13th runner in Nebraska high school cross country history to be a three-time State champion. Maddie is an honor roll student, and her family and community are incredibly proud of her. Go Bulldogs. ____________________”