[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 178 (Thursday, December 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2378]
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                  OLYMPIC TORCH BEARER GEORGE M. MOORE

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2001

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a constituent of 
mine, Mr. George M. Moore. I have the pleasure of knowing George 
personally, and I am proud to recognize him. Tonight, George will carry 
the Olympic torch in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
  Although George considers this a once in a lifetime opportunity, it 
will actually be his second time to run the Olympic torch. Seventeen 
years ago, George carried the flame for the 1984 Olympic games.
  In service to our country, George Moore has sacrificed much. As a 
United States Air Force fighter pilot, Moore did two tours of duty in 
Vietnam from 1967 to 1970, when his plane crashed into runway 
construction. Injuries from this accident put George in a wheelchair. 
He was only 26 at the time.
  Today George Moore is an active member of our West Virginia 
community. He serves as the director of the Martinsburg Veterans 
Affairs Medical Center. He is a devoted father and husband. His active 
life is proof that George has the ability to overcome any challenge or 
obstacle with which he is faced.
  In the Olympic spirit, George has dedicated his stretch with the 
torch to the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. His 
compassionate and determined approach to life is impressive and truly 
embodies the Olympic spirit.
  George Moore is an inspiration to all of his fellow West Virginians. 
George is extremely deserving of this privilege of carrying the Olympic 
torch in our home state of West Virginia. I am honored to commend 
George Moore and I wish him all the best tonight.

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