[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
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         CONGRATULATING OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST NANCY KERRIGAN

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                         HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 1994

  Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today before my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to congratulate and pay tribute to an American 
champion, Olympic Silver Medalist Nancy Kerrigan.
  Nancy, hailing from my district in Stoneham, MA, is a national hero, 
a young woman who enraptured the world with her courage, grace, 
artistry, athleticism, and competitive spirit.
  In the premiere event of the Winter Olympics, the woman's figure 
skating, Nancy was truly radiant. She dazzled the crowds, performing 
her spectacular routines with sophistication and elegant artistry.
  Two years ago, on a rainy afternoon in Stoneham, I had the honor of 
joining thousands of others for a parade in Nancy's honor. Despite the 
terrible weather, the crowd gathered along the route roared for their 
hometown hero. The affection the crowd showed even then, before Nancy 
had received the celebrity status she now enjoys, demonstrated the 
tremendous admiration and respect people have for her. Over the last 
few months I have watched as the people of Stoneham have again rallied 
to support Nancy. They have strung banners on their businesses and 
homes congratulating Nancy on her success.
  Over the last week, I have been approached by representatives in the 
House from across the United States asking that I pass their 
congratulations on to Nancy. It is easy to understand the national and 
international admiration. she is the embodiment of the Olympic spirit 
and people have been drawn to her. Her poise and grace under trying 
circumstances have been a credit to herself, her family, and her 
country. Seeing Nancy put her tremendous skills on display was 
inspirational.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Nancy's 
dedicated parents Dan and Brenda, her outstanding coaches Evy and Mary 
Scotvold, her friends and family, and her many supporters and fans 
across the United States and the world in expressing our pride and joy 
in her winning the women's figure skating silver medal. Nancy's 
artistic skating proved she was an outstanding Olympic representative 
of the United States in Lillehammer, Norway.

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