[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 31 (Monday, March 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 1ST ANNUAL QUEEN CITY CLASSIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 18, 2002

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 1st Annual 
Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, which will be held in the 
clubhouse of Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium on April 6, 2002.
  Chess has been played for centuries, and it is one of the oldest 
games still played today by literally millions of people around the 
world. It is a challenging game for youth which can improve a child's 
ability to concentrate and can boost his or her self-esteem, which 
often leads to improved performance in the classroom. Chess also 
teaches players of all levels important skills (logical sequencing, 
careful planning, patience, strategy and good sportsmanship) that will 
be invaluable throughout their lives.
  The 1st Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament was organized by a 
local community leader, Penny Pomeranz, as a way to provide children in 
the Cincinnati region with more opportunities to play chess in a 
competitive environment and to encourage children to learn to play 
chess early in life. It will bring together kindergartners to high 
school seniors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing 
Cincinnati's 1st Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament. All of us 
in the Cincinnati area appreciate Penny's hard work, and we wish her 
and all the organizers the best on the Tournament's debut on April 6.

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