TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 127
(Senate - July 20, 2021) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am so pleased to join my colleague 
in congratulating Mississippi State University's baseball team on its 
recent 2021 NCAA College World Series championship, the first NCAA 
championship in school history.

  Mississippi State capped off its extraordinary season by defeating an 
incredibly talented Vanderbilt University team 9 to 0 in game 3. My 
house was full. We were all cheering. Their impressive and remarkable 
run through this year's College World Series is a testament to the rich 
tradition of the MSU baseball program, which has now appeared in 12 
NCAA College World Series in its history, including most recently 3 
consecutive series. The inspiring performance of this baseball team 
continues to be celebrated all over our State. Maroon is everywhere.

  I truly appreciate the hard work, skill, and dedication that earned 
these athletes the first NCAA Division I baseball championship for 
Mississippi State, which are aptly described in the accompanying 
resolution.

  We take pride in the legacy and inspiring example of these young men 
and their coaches. Thank you for such a wonderful and historic season. 
Hail State.

  (Rings cowbell.)

  I yield the floor.