[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1482]
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    HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CHATTANOOGA ALL-STAR TRAMPOLINE AND 
                             TUMBLING TEAM

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 1998

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Courtney Bailey, 
Allison Bovell, Alice Ann Caldwell, Lindsay Davis, Sarah Harris, Lori 
Hughes, Samantha Robinson, Nat Davis, Caleb Hicks and Ashley Nickols 
for their competitive performances at the USA Trampoline and Tumbling 
National Championships in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 1-8, 1998. During 
these competitions, these fine young athletes earned eight first place 
national championships and made Tennesseans proud.
  Even more outstanding that recognition, medals or fame is how these 
students have overcome the obstacles of our society and let their 
determination and perseverance win the ultimate goal. With all the 
negative publicity brought on our youth today, it is good to know that 
children like these are our true future of tomorrow. Their persistence 
has brought honor, pride and dignity not only to the state of 
Tennessee, but to the nation as a whole. With these achievements, these 
remarkable young athletes serve as role models for members of the 
younger community. I would also like to congratulate the coaches, 
teachers, parents and/or guardians who have provided these 
``champions'' with spiritual and mental guidance. Without this 
influence, these extraordinary young men and women might not have 
learned how to excel in all realms of life.
  I want to conclude with a special ``thank-you'' to Courtney, Allison, 
Alice Ann, Lindsay, Sarah, Lori, Samantha, Nat, Caleb and Ashley for 
their achievements. And I encourage them to continue to strive for 
their goals and to be a positive influence on those around them.

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