[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 96 (Friday, July 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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                        IN HONOR OF KYM SELLERS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kym Sellers, a woman 
whose story is about everything that is good about America. Growing up 
as an athlete, Kym learned the value of hard work. Kym would 
participate in her high school's woman's basketball team, shower, and 
then cheerlead for the men's team. Outside of sporting events, she 
would run with her father, practicing for the quarter-mile she would 
run for the track team. It is this incredible effort and persistence 
that has made Mrs. Sellers an example for all.
  Unfortunately, the athlete in Kym can no longer play basketball, 
cheer, or run. At age 25, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, 
and the impairing nervous system disease sidelined her from the 
athletic arena. However, with her determination of steel, and spirit of 
confidence, Kym has most certainly not been sidelined from experiencing 
her life.
  Now 32, Mrs. Sellers is the mother of two young daughters, wife of a 
professional European basketball player, and works six days a week. She 
continues to exercise daily, but now she must also take care of her 
children, and run a radio show from Cleveland's urban contemporary 
radio station. As if these efforts wouldn't be exhausting enough, Kym 
continues to make a difference in her community by establishing the Kym 
Sellers Foundation, a non-profit organization to help African-Americans 
with multiple sclerosis.
  With an overwhelming amount of responsibility and activity in her 
life, Kym continues to strive for excellence in everything she does. 
She has not allowed her condition to distract her from living life to 
the fullest.
  I greatly respect the hardworking and devoted spirit of Kym Sellers. 
Her attitude is one to be admired by all. My fellow colleagues, please 
join me in honoring this dynamic woman.

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