[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
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            TRIBUTE TO MASSACHUSETTS 7TH DISTRICT OLYMPIANS

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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 four 
outstanding Olympic athletes who represent the true ethos of the 
Lillehamer winter games.
  The young men from my district in Massachusetts, Jim Herberich of 
Winchester, a bobsled driver; Jeff Lazaro of Waltham, a forward on the 
hockey team; John Lilley of Wakefield, a forward on the hockey team; 
and David Sacco of Malden, also a forward on the hockey team; all 
embody the Olympic ideal. The teamwork and commitment they exhibited 
exemplify goals we should all try to attain.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay homage to the immense personal 
sacrifice made by these individuals. To be an Olympic athlete requires 
enormous desire, dedication, and determination. The long hours of 
training and preparation yield little immediate attention or accolades. 
Fortunately, once every 4 years these athletes have 2 weeks to shine. 
Jim, John, Jeff, and David are true Olympic heroes of whom all 
Americans can be proud.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Jim, Jeff, John, 
and David's parents, friends, family, and many supporters in thanking 
and congratulating them for their truly Olympic performances.

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