[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 166 (Monday, November 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MASTER FOLTA

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate 
Master Nestor Folta on his 50th birthday and 20 years of successful 
Uechi-Ryu Karate study.
  Master Folta is a civil engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy. 
He resides in Oakton with his wife and two children. For years, he has 
dedicated notable time and energy to the study and teaching of Uechi-
Ryu Karate.
  Uechi-Ryu is traditional Okinawan Karate, developed by Master Kanbun 
Uechi and his son Kanei Uechi. Uechi-Ryu has its origin in the ancient 
Chinese tradition of martial arts. Today, it is the only form of 
Okinawan Karate that remains in its original Soke, handed down from 
father to son from generation to generation.
  Master Folta is a seven-time world champion of Uechi-Ryu and an 
inductee in the martial arts hall of fame. He has demonstrated a strong 
aptitude for and commitment to the study of karate.
  The Academy of World Champion Nestor Folta (AWCNF), located in 
Fairfax County, carries on the Uechi-Ryu tradition. Through the study 
of Uechi-Ryu Karate, over 100 AWCNF students learn self-defense, self-
discipline, and self-respect. Uechi-Ryu encourages the formation of 
high personal standards and respect for fellow men and women. The 
AWCNF's mission is to use Uechi-Ryu to help students become positive, 
successful, respected, contributing members of society.
  Each year, AWCNF tuition raises an estimated $25,000 for Fairfax 
County. In addition, the AWCNF has raised over $20,000 for 9/11 
victims.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to recognize Master Folta's 
efforts to better himself, his students, and his community through the 
practice of Uechi-Ryu. I wish him a happy birthday, commend 20 years of 
success, and extend him all of my best for the years to come. I call 
upon all my colleagues to join me in applauding Master Folta.

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