[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E68]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CORPORATION

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 1999

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the American 
Honda Motor Corporation and Mr. Eric Conn, Senior Vice President, for 
establishing the ``Honda Player of the Year Award.''
  This is the eighth year that American Honda has recognized the most 
understanding professional soccer player in the United States to defend 
the colors of our country as chosen by 200 members of the press from 
the United States and abroad.
  In addition, American Honda, recognizing the importance of our youth, 
designated the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), as a 
beneficiary of their fine program.
  Past recipients of this most prestigious award include: Eddie Pope 
(1997), Eric Wynalda (1996 and 1992), Alexi Lalas (1995), Marcelo 
Balboa (1994), Thomas Dooley (1993), and Hugo Perez (1991).
  The 1998 awards finalists included Kasey Keller, Eddie Pope, and Cobi 
Jones.
  The winner received a New Honda Accord EX and $5,000, the latter 
donated to AYSO on his behalf.
  It is because of the awareness and dedication of responsible 
corporate entities in our country, exemplied by the American Honda 
Motor Corporation, that today's true role models can become more well 
known.
  Please join me in saluting the very important contribution to 
excellence made by American Honda.

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