[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1654]
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                       TRIBUTE TO LANCE ARMSTRONG

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a resolution 
honoring and congratulating Lance Armstrong on his fourth successive 
victory of the Tour de France. One of the world's most grueling 
athletic events, this year's Tour de France bicycling race covered 
2,036 miles in 20 days. Winning this challenging race is an amazing 
feat in itself but Lance Armstrong's triumph is even more remarkable 
considering his comeback from cancer. Through his efforts with the 
Lance Armstrong Foundation, Mr. Armstrong has been an effective 
advocate for cancer survivorship and research.
  What I find particularly interesting is the connection between health 
and bicycling. The active lifestyle inherent in bicycling and the 
environmental benefits of bicycling as an emission-free, non-polluting 
transportation alternative is a cornerstone of my work on the House 
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and as Chair of the 
bipartisan Congressional Bike Caucus.
  The resolution being introduced today is a deserving tribute to Lance 
Armstrong and his Tour de France victory, commitment to cancer 
awareness and survivorship, and promotion of bicycling.

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