[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 3, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H3219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                              SILVER CHARM

  (Mr. DREIER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, from the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in 
Pomona to the Santa Anita race track in Arcadia, California's San 
Gabriel Valley is totally charmed by our Triple Crown contender and 
favorite son, Silver Charm, but it is owners Bob and Beverly Lewis who 
have captured our hearts. Their generous spirit of giving is evident 
throughout southern California. We celebrate with them as their 
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner makes his bid to add the final 
jewel to his crown.
  Silver Charm represents the spirit of America. He is a street fighter 
who rose to the top through sheer hard work, ability and talent. He is 
what America is all about. We all root for him because in essence he 
represents us. He has come not from the royal barns of Kentucky but has 
become a champion in spite of it.
  The son of Silver Buck and Bonnie's Poker continues to fascinate us 
as he heads to the Belmont Stakes.
  Mr. Speaker, this Saturday Californians will be very proud as we 
celebrate our first Triple Crown winner.

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