[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 144 (Monday, October 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2098]
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  RECOGNITION OF EMMA UDOVICH INDUCTED INTO THE TEXAS SENIORS HALL OF 
                                  FAME

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 12, 1998

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Emma Udovich, of El 
Paso, as a recent inductee of the Texas Seniors Hall of Fame. Emma was 
honored on September 22, 1998 at the opening ceremonies of the state 
games in Temple, Texas. At 74 she has won a roomful of medals for her 
athletic endeavors.
  In 1986 Emma Udovich heard about the Senior Games over the radio in 
El Paso, she entered two cycling events and won two gold medals. Emma 
did not begin competing until she was in her sixties. In the next 13 
years she found herself entering over 14 venues in the Senior Games as 
well as all 6 national Senior Games all over the Country.
  Among her accomplishments Emma boasts the following titles: the first 
woman to be named El Paso Senior Games; Athlete of the Year (1994), 
Broke Senior national games; cycling record in mile race (1991), 
Lubbock Sports Classic; Outstanding Woman Athlete (1997), and Emma has 
won more than 200 gold medals among her 300 awards in senior games 
competition since 1986.
  I am proud to recognize my fellow El Pasoan, Emma Udovich, for her 
remarkable accomplishments. Emma is a role model for all of us, at 61 
she found her calling in athletic competition and pursued her dream. 
Today Emma has realized that dream through hard work, perseverance and 
the love of athletic competition. She is a beacon of hope for us all, 
and shows us that it is never too late to pursue your dreams.

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