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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. recognized Princeton-native Jackie Young for winning the Naismith Trophy and congratulated Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana on the 20^th anniversary of the plant’s groundbreaking during a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives.  

Video of the speech can be accessed here and the full text can be found below:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to an outstanding community in Indiana’s 8^th District.

“It’s no secret that the Hoosier state is home to hardworking, innovative, and compassionate people.  In the 8^th District, we’re leading the way.

“Today, I want to highlight a couple of great accomplishments in Princeton, Indiana.

“Earlier this month, high school senior Jackie Young, a star guard at Princeton Community High School, was awarded the Naismith Trophy.

“This prestigious award is presented annually to the men and women’s college and high school basketball players who achieve great success on the court. And this solidifies Jackie as the nation’s top high school women’s basketball player.

“To us in Southern Indiana, the award comes as no surprise. With 3,268 career points, Jackie is Indiana's all-time leading scorer.

“She’s a natural leader on and off the court. Congratulations to Jackie, and we wish her all the best as she prepares for her next step playing for Notre Dame.

“Additionally, a community leader and anchor of our local economy, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI), will soon celebrate the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking in Gibson County.

“Over the past 20 years, the plant has been a leader in economic development for our region, providing thousands of jobs and supporting local organizations.

“I have had the pleasure of meeting many of the hardworking and dedicated team members at Toyota in Princeton.  

“These men and women make quality products in Indiana that are being sold across the country and around the world, and they take pride in doing it!

“On behalf of all Hoosiers across the 8^th District, I thank everyone at Toyota Motor Manufacturing for your continued commitment to our community and congratulate you on this tremendous milestone.

“As one of Indiana’s designated “Stellar Communities,” Princeton is without a doubt a shining example of what our great state has to offer.

“It’s an honor and privilege to represent the people of Gibson County and Princeton here in Congress.”

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana's 8th Congressional district. The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick counties.  

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