[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING JESSE SAPOLU

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 1995
  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jesse Sapolu 
an accomplished individual who has devoted much of his private life to 
working with the youth of his community. Jesse also is a National 
Football League all-pro lineman for the 1994-95 world champion San 
Francisco 49ers football team.
  Following his 1979 graduation from Harrington High School in Hawaii, 
Jesse attended the University of Hawaii where his football career was 
marked by many outstanding accomplishments both on and off the field. 
In 1983, Jesse was drafted by the 49ers. Over the past 13 seasons, 
Jesse has been a consistent performer and contributor to the San 
Francisco 49ers dominance of professional football. He has been an 
integral part of the 49ers four Super Bowl victories and for his 
excellence on the field of play he has been rewarded by his selection 
as an all-pro center in 1993 and guard in 1994.
  Jesse is an ideal role model for the Pacific Islander community. Much 
of his off-season time is dedicated to working with youth. He is a 
junior youth leader at the Dominguez Congregational Church and a 
valuable ally in the antidrug campaign, as an ardent supporter of the 
just say no to drugs effort.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to recognize the 
accomplishments of Jesse Sapolu and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
saluting him.


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