Congratulating Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Dawson- Boyd Blackjacks on defeating the defending champs to claim their first- ever title 1A championship.

It has been 34 years since the Blackjacks have been to the State tournament, and their hard work paid off. With what felt like the entire town in Williams Arena, this game was a dream come true.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Blackjacks on their victory. They have made all of their families, community, and the Seventh District proud. Congratulating Albany Huskies on Undefeated Season

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Albany Huskies on their undefeated season, closing it out with a win over Waseca in the Class 2A championship last weekend.

These players were unshakable, even when the score was tied up. They knew their mission and executed, and they have made their families, the Albany community, and the entire Seventh District proud. Congratulating Alexandria Cardinals on Championship

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Alexandria Cardinals basketball team on defeating Mankato East for their first- ever 3A Boys championship title.

The senior co-captains, Sam Hagstrom and Chase Thompson, were especially excited, saying: ``It has been a fun ride,'' and, ``We ended things with a bang and left our mark,'' after their big win.

This is a closely bonded group of young men, and their teamwork certainly paid off.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Cardinals on their win and for making their families, community, and the entire Seventh District proud. Congratulating West Central Area Knights

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the West Central Area girls' basketball team, the Knights, on their first-ever State championship in any sport for their school.

As the fourth seed in a season full of upsets, I know this was a hard-fought victory. They should all be so proud of everything they have accomplished this year. They have certainly made their families, community, and the entire Seventh District proud. Congratulating Ron Mergen

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Ron Mergen on 37 years of service to the city of Paynesville.

A beloved and respected member of the community, unsurprisingly, last year, he was voted Boss of the Year. I know his coworkers are sad to see him go, but I also know he won't be a stranger. He has been named the grand marshal of this year's Paynesville Town and Country Days parade.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Ron so much for his service to the community and congratulate him on a well-earned retirement.

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