[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E92]
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                        HONORING JESSICA HUGHES

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 29, 2003

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of Jessica Hughes, an individual who has overcome her 
physical disabilities and has become an inspiration to all with whom 
she comes in contact.
  Jessica Hughes, a determined 16-year-old from Idalou, Texas, was born 
with cerebral palsy, is visually impaired, and is confined to a 
wheelchair, but does not let her disabilities slow her down. She 
actively participates in State and local stock shows, in which she 
proudly shows lambs. She has been showing lambs since she was in the 
third grade and has won several ribbons at fairs in Lubbock.
  At her home, she trains and exercises the lambs every day, sometimes 
with the assistance of her father. Although she lacks the physical 
strength to lift the lambs, as many of the children showing them do, 
she has overcome that barrier with a modification to her motorized 
wheelchair. All who witness her compete in these shows cannot help but 
be encouraged by her indomitable spirit.
  I would like to call the attention of my colleagues in the U.S. House 
of Representatives to the achievements of this remarkable young lady. 
Jessica Hughes is indeed an inspiration to all and a fine role model 
for young people.

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