McConnell Congratulates University of Kentucky Volleyball on NCAA Championship

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Apr 27, 2021 | 8:51 AM

100109-N-9594C-057 KABUL Canadian Maj. William M. Church, left, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A), and U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell talk during a tour of the Central Training Facility (CTC), Kabul, on January 9, 2010. Sen. McConnell was joined by Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger F. Wicker and Mike Crapo and Rep. Michael Castle for a visit to CTC and other facilities in the area. The Congressional delegation received briefings from CTC, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A), and International Security Assistance Force senior leadership and met with Afghan National Police officers while in the Kabul area. The mission of NTM-A is to train the Afghan National Security Forces and enhance the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistans ability to achieve a stable and secure country (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist F. Julian Carroll)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor honoring the NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Champions, the University of Kentucky:

“Over the weekend, the University of Kentucky’s women’s volleyball team made history.

“The Wildcats hoisted the program’s first NCAA volleyball national championship trophy after defeating Texas on Saturday night.

“The falling confetti in Omaha closed out an incredible 24-win season. The Wildcats’ unmatched athleticism and resilience fueled their path to the title.

“Yesterday afternoon at UK’s Memorial Coliseum, enthusiastic fans welcomed home their champions, including Madison Lilley who was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

“I’d like to extend the Senate’s congratulations to the players, head coach Craig Skinner, and the entire program.

“Kentucky and all of Big Blue Nation couldn’t be prouder.”