[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E365]
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        RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY, MARCH 4, 1997

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 1997

  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
National Sportsmanship Day, March 4, 1997. This day, in its celebration 
of sportsmanship, brings together student athletes from across the 
United States and 74 countries world-wide in an effort to promote the 
importance of fair play, integrity, character, and ethics. Teamwork, 
respect and cooperation, values that are integral for success in 
society, business, and sports alike, are the themes of the activities 
for the young people who take part in this day.
  Established by the Institute for International Sport located at the 
University of Rhode Island, National Sportsmanship Day is just one 
element of the institute's efforts to establish a greater awareness in 
the area of physical fitness. Other year-round components of the 
institute's efforts are the Student-Athlete Outreach Program, where 
student-athletes from high schools and colleges visit local elementary 
and middle schools to serve as positive role models and promote good 
sportsmanship, and the World Scholar-Athlete Games.
  I am proud to offer my support to programs like this that provide 
students of all ages the opportunity to develop the skills that will 
help promote success and achievement throughout their lifetime. I would 
like to acknowledge the parents, teachers, coaches, participants, and 
especially those individuals who have committed their time and efforts 
to broaden participation in the arena of friendly competition and 
sportsmanship.

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