[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
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                       NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 1995
  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of National Sportsmanship Day, 
which is being observed today in America and throughout the world. A 
national sportsmanship day presents the opportunity to stress the 
importance of ethics and fair play, both on the playing field and in 
the classroom.
  National Sportsmanship Day was conceived by the Institute for 
International Sport, which is located in my district at the University 
of Rhode Island, to create an awareness of the issues of ethics, fair 
play, and sportsmanship within athletics and society. Since its 
inception in 1991, over 7,000 schools in all 50 States, have benefited 
from this program. This year 5,000 schools from all 50 States and 48 
countries will join in the National Sportsmanship Day festivities.
  The goal of good sportsmanship is an important one. It is worthwhile 
for us to demonstrate to our children the good values and ethics 
learned through sports. These same lessons will guide them in all 
aspects of everyday life.
  With the help of Sports Ethics Fellows like Olympic skater Bonnie 
Blair, the institute is providing an example of the pride young 
athletes can find in competition. As a result, young athletes learn 
that while winning is a goal worth working for, it is honesty, 
integrity, and hard work that is most important.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join the President's Council on 
Physical Fitness and Sports and the Rhode Island congressional 
delegation in recognizing this day.


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