Congratulating Nba Champion Josh Hart

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Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate 2026 NBA champion Josh Hart.

Josh just helped lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973. An outstanding shooting guard and rebounder, he is an essential force on the Knicks and, many say, the beating ``Hart'' of the team.

There might not be a lot of Knicks fans in Maryland, but there are a lot of Josh Hart fans. Josh's basketball career started in Montgomery County, Maryland, at the great Wheaton High School and at Sidwell Friends in Washington, D.C.

Josh excelled off the court as a passionate student and an active citizen. He promised his dad that he would become an Eagle Scout. After a lot of hard work, he did Troop 1038 in Rockville proud by earning the Eagle Scout rank.

I also recognize Josh's parents, my constituents, Moses and Pat; Josh's siblings, Moses, Joseph, and Aimee; Josh's wife, Shannon; and their twin sons.

From the Eagle Scouts to the NBA, Josh has made the Eighth District of Maryland proud. We are happy for New York and the Knicks, but we send special appreciation to Josh Hart from his home in Maryland. I congratulate him.

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