[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 14 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CASEY FITZRANDOLPH

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2002

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Casey 
FitzRandolph, Olympic Gold Medal winner at the Salt Lake City games. 
This year's Olympic Games have a special meaning to Americans who have 
come together with unity and pride in these troubling times. I rise 
today to pay tribute to a constituent whose incredible accomplishment 
made us all proud to be Americans.
  Casey FitzRandolph, of Verona, Wisconsin, won the Gold Medal 
yesterday in the 500-meter Men's Speed skating competition. He is the 
first American to win the Gold in this competition since Eric Heiden, 
also from the second district of Wisconsin, swept the Olympics in Lake 
Placid in 1980.
  When he was five years old, Casey FitzRandolph proclaimed that he 
would grow up to be just like Eric Heiden, who was there cheering Casey 
on in his Gold Medal victory last night. Another Wisconsite, Kip 
Carpenter, took home the Bronze Medal as well, skating in the final 
pair with Casey in a very special Olympic moment.
  In the spirit of Eric Heiden, Dan Jannsen and Bonnie Blair, this new 
generation of Wisconsin speed skaters has made their state, their 
nation and the entire world proud.
  In recognition of the sacrifice of his parents, Jeff and Ruthie, his 
grandparents, his sister Jessi, and his fiancee Jennifer Bocher, I want 
to wholeheartedly congratulate Casey FitzRandolph for his 
accomplishment.

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