[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2267]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOY RASMUSSEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an amazing 
woman from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Joy Rasmussen, a member of the 
US Women's National Triathlon team, is set to compete at the 
International Triathlon Union World Championships in December in 
Queenstown, New Zealand. Joy is ranked 15th nationally in her division 
and is eligible to compete in next year's World Championship in 
Portugal. I rise to pay tribute to Joy today before my colleagues here 
in the Congress.
  Joy took up competing as a way to make new friends, though her 
athletic prowess in this event appears to come natural to her, which is 
no easy task. Triathlons encompass a quarter-mile to half-mile swim, a 
12 to 18 mile bike ride, and a 3 to 5 mile run. Joy's athletic feats 
are especially commendable, as she pursues excellence outside of a 
full-time career. Before putting in a full day as a realtor with the 
Colorado Group Realty, Joy trains in the early morning and makes longer 
training runs, rides, or swims on the weekend. Even after a nasty spill 
last February that sidelined her for five months, Joy has continually 
driven herself to improve.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand before you to show my appreciation to Joy 
Rasmussen for being a beacon of inspiration to Americans who attempt to 
achieve excellence in their personal and professional endeavors. Joy's 
accomplishments are extraordinary and I am honored that she will be 
representing America at the upcoming World Championships in New 
Zealand.

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