[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN ENRIGHT

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I rise today to honor an 
American of great courage and determination--John Enright.
  As we speak today, John is heading across this great country of ours, 
approaching San Diego. But there is something unique about this trip--
John will have completed his 15,000 mile journey not by car or by 
foot--but by pushing his wheelchair 40-50 miles each day.
  But this isn't the first time he has achieved this amazing feat.
  Since being paralyzed in October 1992, Enright has completed two 
previous cross-country wheelchair trips, this one being the Naiton's 
longest wheelchair trip in history.
  John is a shining example to all of us that you can achieve whatever 
goals you set, as long as you believe in yourself and are determined to 
rise to the challenge.
  I applaud John for being an inspiration to millions, with and without 
disabilities. Many people think that one person can't make a 
difference. But John Enright, with every turn of the wheel, proves them 
wrong.
  I wish him well on his journey and look forward to hearing about his 
next amazing accomplishment.

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