IV 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 467 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2009 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring and Commending Alissa Czisny for winning the 2009 United States Figure Skating Championship.

Whereas Alissa Czisny was born on June 25, 1987, in Sylvania, Ohio; Whereas Alissa Czisny is the daughter of Debbie and Mark Czisny; Whereas Alissa Czisny’s hometown is Bowling Green, Ohio; Whereas through hard work and dedication since the age of 18 months, Alissa Czisny has become a world-class figure skater; Whereas, on January 24, 2009, Alissa Czisny won the United States Figure Skating Championship; Whereas Alissa Czisny became the oldest first-time champion since Nancy Kerrigan won at age 23 in 1993; Whereas Alissa Czisny competed in the International Skating Union’s 2009 World Figure Skating Championship March 22–29 in Los Angeles, California; Whereas Alissa Czisny won the 2008–2009 Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany, finishing first in both segments of the event; Whereas Alissa Czisny won the 2008 United States Collegiate Championship; Whereas Alissa Czisny won the gold medal at the 2005–2006 Skate Canada Championship; Whereas Alissa Czisny won the 2004 United States Collegiate Championship; and Whereas Alissa Czisny has given back to the community through benefit skates for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, the Jimmy Fund (Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute), Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Skate for Hope), and the Mary Louise Wright Foundation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes Alissa Czisny for her athletic accomplishments and contributions; and (2)congratulates Alissa Czisny for winning the 2009 United States Figure Skating Championship.