[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1898]
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                        HONORING ERIC FONOIMOANA

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eric Fonoimoana 
from my district. On Tuesday, September 26th, Eric and his teammate 
Dain Blanton captured the Olympic gold medal for beach volleyball.
  Eric has excelled in the sport of beach volleyball for more than a 
decade. A lifelong resident of the South Bay, Eric was the star player 
on both the Manhattan Beach Mira Costa High School and University of 
California Santa Barbara volleyball teams. Following a storied 
collegiate career, he turned pro in 1993.
  For eight years, Eric has been a dominant beach volleyball player. 
The endless training and competition culminated with the victory in 
Sydney. I congratulate Eric Fonoimoana on this outstanding achievement. 
I commend his commitment and dedication to athletic excellence. He has 
brought honor to the South Bay. He has brought honor to the United 
States. Congratulations to one of the best beach volleyball players in 
the world.

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