[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
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                          TRIBUTE TO TOM AUTH

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                        HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 5, 1996

  Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a very special member 
of the Eighth Congressional District of New Jersey.
  During the summer of 1996, every American applauded the Olympic 
struggles of the U.S. gymnastics team and awed at the stunning 
achievements of Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis.
  However, Mr. Speaker, there are some remarkable athletes that never 
reached the television screens in the homes of American families, but 
nevertheless deserve our recognition and admiration. One of these 
athletes, a member of the U.S. rowing team, is a constituent of our 
very own congressional district.
  Tom Auth of Maplewood, NJ, in the Eighth Congressional District, 
participated in the light-weight double sculls events. In fact, he 
reached the semi-finals of the competition. Furthermore, Tom is not 
only a great athlete who has succeeded on the field, or in this case, 
in the water, but also a bright, young scholar. Tom is a graduate of 
the Columbia Law School of Harvard University.
  Mr. Speaker, Tom Auth heartily embraces the true spirit of the 
Olympic flame. He is not only a credit to his hometown, but also a role 
model for the children of Maplewood. As recognition for these 
achievements, Tom will be honored with a parade in Maplewood, NJ, on 
September 7, 1996.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent Tom Auth in the House of 
Representatives. I ask you and the other Members of this body to help 
me salute Tom for his illustrious performance in the 1996 Summer 
Olympics Games.

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