[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
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     A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT AND 
          CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLERS KURT ANGLE AND JOHN BRADSHAW

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Kurt Angle, and John 
Bradshaw have made significant contributions to youth civic activities 
through their efforts with WWE's ``Smackdown Your Vote!''; and
  Whereas, WWE has registered 500,000 new voters between the ages of 18 
and 30 over the past two years. Accordingly, under their leadership, 
WWE intends to register an additional two million new voters for the 
2004 campaign; and
  Whereas, On January 27, 2004 Kurt Angle and John Bradshaw visited 
Capitol Hill to meet Members of Congress and staff. During their visit, 
they helped spread the message about the importance of youth 
involvement in the political process; and
  Whereas, WWE's ``Smackdown Your Vote!'' program has proven to be a 
highly effective organization for outreach to younger voters; and
  Whereas, we look forward to the active participation of the WWE, Kurt 
Angle, and John Bradshaw in the American political process in 2004; and
  Therefore, I join with Members of Congress in thanking WWE, Kurt 
Angle, and John Bradshaw for their unwavering commitment to increasing 
youth civic participation.

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