Larson Congratulates UConn Women’s Basketball and Coach Geno Auriemma on the House Floor

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today first and foremost to talk about the incredible achievement of Geno Auriemma and the University of Connecticut's Women's Basketball Team, the winningest program in the nation's history," said Larson. "They performed remarkably well throughout the tournament, and it is just a great honor and a tribute for the entire Connecticut delegation to recognize this outstanding achievement. Watching both men's and women's collegiate athletes compete, it reminds you of just how great of a nation we live in. And in this great nation it is equally proud to recognize the number one program of all time, that of the University of Connecticut, led by Coach Geno Auriemma."

UConn won a record-setting twelfth national title when they defeated South Carolina on Sunday. With this win, UConn has set the record for the most national championship wins of any women's basketball team. After this season, Geno Auriemma became the winningestcollege basketball coach of all time, across both men's and women's programs.

View the full transcript of Rep. Larson's remarks below:

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today first and foremost to talk about the incredible achievement of Geno Auriemma and the University of Connecticut's Women's Basketball Team, the winningest program in the nation's history.

"They performed remarkably well throughout the tournament, and it is just a great honor and a tribute for the entire Connecticut delegation to recognize this outstanding achievement. But, typical of Geno Auriemma: what he did before he accepted the award or said anything is he congratulated South Carolina and their coach on their achievements and the incredible season that they had as well.

"It is nice in athletics and sports to still see that class reigns in the recognition of contributions of student athletes. Watching the NCAA tournament, and watching both men's and women's collegiate athletes compete, it reminds you of just how great of a nation we live in. And in this great nation it is equally proud to recognize the number one program of all time is that of the University of Connecticut, led by Coach Geno Auriemma."