[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1801-E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST CHRYSTE GAINES IS HONORED

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to give 
recognition to a Dallas unsung heroine, Chryste Gaines, a 1996 Olympic 
Gold Medalist. Ms. Gaines propelled the team to its victory as the 
first leg of the 4100 women's relay.
  Chryste Gaines' fruitful track career began as she set many personal 
and team records in the State of Texas. She has also received a gold 
medal at both the world championships 4100 relay and at the Pan Am 
games in the 100-meter dash. In addition, she has brought

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home many medals from the World University Games, NCAA indoor and 
outdoor meets, grand prix, and world indoor championships. Furthermore, 
Ms. Gaines has run on the U.S.A. Pan Africa Team and the U.S.A. versus 
Great Britain Team.
  Not only is Ms. Gaines exceptionally talented in track and field, she 
has also excelled in her academic studies. She graduated valedictorian 
of South Oak Cliff High School in 1988 and went on to Stanford 
University to obtain a bachelor of science degree in psychology. Ms. 
Gaines is a member of the alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Inc.
  I wish to extend my congratulations to Chryste for your outstanding 
performance. We hope to see you in the year 2000 at the Olympics in 
Sidney, Australia.

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