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        RECOGNIZING WEST SALEM HIGH'S INCLUSIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS

  (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize West Salem High 
School for its commitment to inclusivity in sports.
  The Titans recently earned two national awards for their inclusive 
basketball program. In addition to being named a Unified Champion 
School by the Special Olympics, West was also added to ESPN's Honor 
Roll, a distinction awarded to only one school in every State per year.
  Their unique program includes combined gym classes where students 
with disabilities are paired with other students who can help guide 
them through activities, as well as special equipment and necessary 
modifications, like shorter hoops for athletes using wheelchairs.
  I am so proud of the students and faculty at West for their 
dedication to ensuring that every one of their peers can participate 
and make friends through sports, regardless of their abilities.
  Again, congratulations on these incredible and well-deserved 
achievements. Keep up the good work, and go Titans.

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