[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2031]
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                         TRIBUTE TO CHRIS LEAK

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer congratulations to a 
young man in my congressional district that truly deserves recognition. 
Chris Leak, a senior at Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C. set 
the national record for high school football touchdown passes. This 
past weekend, Chris threw his 171st touchdown to break the previous 
record of 170. In breaking the record, Chris displayed the same natural 
ability that has generated national attention by throwing for 457 
yards, 5 touchdowns and securing Independence High School's 41st 
straight win. Chris is considered by many football analysts to be the 
top quarterback prospect in the country, and he is being actively 
recruited by major universities. I am proud to recognize his 
achievement today and wish him the best of luck in the future.

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