[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 102 (Friday, July 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING CHAMPION WRESTLER JOEL EDWARDS

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2001

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a 
moment to congratulate an extremely accomplished high school athlete 
from my congressional district, in Upper Darby, PA. Joel Edwards, a 
recent graduate of Upper Darby High School, recently won the 
Pennsylvania State wrestling championship in his weight class.
  Joel Edwards has proven himself to be one of the best, if not the 
best, wrestler, Upper Darby High has ever had. Joel has a long list of 
accomplishments: a two-time Sectional champion, two-time District 
champion, two time Regional champion, and the 2001 State Champion. In 
addition, Joel recently placed eighth in the nation in the National 
High School Senior Wrestling Championship, earning him All-American 
honors. These accomplishments are but a few, but show Joel's remarkable 
wrestling talent. Numerous honors and awards have been bestowed on Joel 
for his accomplishments. The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Delaware 
County Daily Times named him ``Wrestler of the Year'', and he was also 
a three-time All-League and All-County selection. His career record was 
a phenomenal 116-23.
  Joel is now on his way to a great institution of higher learning, 
Penn State University, where he has been given a full scholarship to 
pursue his wrestling career for the Nittany Lions. It is my pleasure to 
represent Joel Edwards in Congress and to see his accomplishments. He 
has been a great source of community spirit and pride in the entire 
Upper Darby area. I wish Joel continued success at Penn State and again 
wish to congratulate him on his remarkable achievements.

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