[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
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               RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY

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                         HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor today's 
eighth annual celebration of National Sportsmanship Day. The objective 
of National Sportsmanship Day is to promote the critical role of 
ethics, honesty, and fair play in athletics and society in general.
  Today, at more than 10,000 schools in all 50 states and over 100 
countries, children will be taught the skills of good sportsmanship and 
the importance of playing fair in sports and in life through programs, 
contests, and other activities. The skills these children learn will 
guide them through a lifetime of choices both on the court and off the 
field.
  This program began at the Institute for International Sport, located 
in my district at my alma mater, the University of Rhode Island. Since 
it's inception in 1990, this program has touched the lives of hundreds 
of thousands of young people across the world. The institute provides 
information and materials to participating schools on sports ethics, 
healthy competition, and fair and equitable play.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding those 
participating in this worthwhile program, and in extending my 
congratulations to the Institute for International Sport for being 
recognized by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
  I would also like to include in the Record the letter received by the 
Institute for International Sport from the President's Council on 
Physical Fitness and Sports.

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