Congratulating Tennessee Volunteers on College World Series Championship

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Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Head Coach Tony Vitello and the Tennessee Volunteers on their victory over Texas A&M last night in the College World Series, bringing home the hardware to Knoxville, my hometown.

The Vols completed one of the most accomplished seasons in college baseball history, which crowned them as SEC regular season champions, SEC tournament champions, and College World Series champions, with a remarkable 60-13 record.

Coach Vitello and I spoke in the office a few weeks before the season started, and he told me when they punched their ticket--not if, when-- that he wanted them to take it all in and just enjoy it, and that is exactly what they did. If you watch any of the video from the game, his father came down on the field, and it was truly an emotional moment.

I also congratulate Dylan Dreiling on an outstanding College World Series performance. Dadgummit, Madam Speaker, Dreiling was named the men's College World Series most outstanding player after he homered in each of the final three games.

They have all made Knoxville and the entire State of Tennessee proud. I wish I were back home to celebrate with them instead of stuck here in Washington, D.C.

Madam Speaker, your 2024 national champions are clad in orange and white.

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