[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 15, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: March 15, 1994]
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                          REDSKIN CHARLES MANN

  Mr. DURENBERGER. Madam President, when I picked up the sports section 
of today's Washington Post I was greeted with the sad news that 
Washington Redskins defensive end Charles Mann had been released after 
12 years in the National Football League. My regret lies not so much in 
the fact that we will no longer be afforded the opportunity to watch 
him on the playing field, but that the Washington, DC community has 
lost a true spiritual and community leader.
  My purpose in taking the floor today is not to recount Charles' many 
athletic achievements, but to talk about Charles Mann the individual. 
It is easy for us to narrowly define a person by what we read in the 
newspaper and see on television, but it is what those people give of 
themselves which defines the true content of their character.
  While growing up in California, Charles always had a sense he had a 
lot to give, but did not know which avenue his life would take. 
Although he did not know a lot about the Lord, he did have a deep 
interest in God. This youthful curiosity was nurtured by both is mother 
and grandmother, who had a deep influence on Charles as he was growing 
up. Although he was blessed with this solid foundation, Charles knew 
there had to be more.
  When Charles was drafted by the Redskins, he joined a small covenant 
group which consists of players who share a love for Christ and their 
fellow man. Charles is an evangelist at heart and has made a commitment 
that children should know Christ at an early age. His involvement in 
the March of Dimes and Special Olympics are but two examples of his 
commitment as a servant leader.
  Madam President, Charles Mann will be playing football somewhere next 
season and the organization which is lucky enough to sign him will 
obtain more than a fine football player. They will also reap the 
benefits of an association with an outstanding human being, whose 
character is anchored by a personal faith and a commitment to others. 
It has been a true blessing to know him. He will be deeply missed in 
the Washington community.

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