[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 75 (Friday, May 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARVIN GRAVES

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 1996

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize the 
achievements of a very talented and gifted athlete who is also a 
Washingtonian. Marvin Graves is a 6'1", 195-pound athlete who is an 
exceptional football player and a responsible citizen who has dedicated 
himself to community service and lived up to the respect and admiration 
he has won from fans.
  Marvin Graves was born in Washington, DC on February 7, 1971, to 
Melvin and Katrina Graves. He attended Archbishop Carroll High School 
in the District where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. 
Upon graduation from high school Marvin Graves entered Syracuse 
University on a four-year football scholarship and majored in child and 
family studies.
  During the course of his spectacular collegiate career, he was a 
four-year starter and holds 16 of the 31 passing records at Syracuse, 
including 6 of the 11 total offense records. His records also include: 
a four-time bowl MVP, AP second team All-American, Eastern College 
Athletic Conference [ECAC] Player of the Year, second team All-Big 
East, and a finalist for the Daley O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
  In 1994 Marvin Graves graduated from Syracuse University. He is now 
the star quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football 
League. After an incredible comeback performance on Sunday, October 2, 
1994, Marvin Graves' coach Bob O'Billovich had this to say about his 
star player: ``You saw one of the greatest quarterback performances in 
a fourth quarter that you'll ever see in your life * * * Nobody in this 
league has played a quarter like that.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly a pleasure and honor to recognize the great 
achievements of my constituent, Marvin Graves. I salute his remarkable 
career as an athlete and commend his presence and activities in the 
community. He has spoken at high schools, hospitals, and group homes 
eager to stress the importance of education, and urging our young 
people to never engage in drug activity. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing this outstanding young man.

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