[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY, MARCH 7, 1995

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 1995
  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
March 7, 1995 being recognized as National Sportsmanship Day. Since its 
inception in 1991, over 7,000 schools nationwide have taken part in 
celebrating the essential life lessons that are developed through 
participation in sports. The participants, who range from elementary 
students right up through the university level will spend the day in 
constructive competition.
  For the past 5 years, the Institute for International Sport, located 
at the University of Rhode Island, has worked hard to help establish 
greater awareness in the area of physical fitness. In addition to 
National Sportsmanship Day, the institute works all year to promote 
initiatives like the Student-Athlete Outreach Program, where student-
athletes from high schools and colleges travel to local elementary and 
middle schools to serve as positive role models and promote good 
sportsmanship.
  I fully support these initiatives and would like to acknowledge all 
the individuals who have devoted their time and efforts to broaden 
participation in the arena of friendly competition and sportsmanship.


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