[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 63 (Friday, May 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO JESSICA McKAY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity and 
recognize Jessica McKay, a senior at Fruita Monument High School in 
Fruita, Colorado. A member of the varsity golf team, Jessica has had a 
remarkable spring season. Beginning with a thirteen shot win at the 
season opening tournament at Tiara Rado Golf Course, she has dominated 
the Western Slope Tour. Jessica has demonstrated remarkable poise and 
courage to become the player she is today.
  As a four-year varsity player on the Fruita Monument team, Jessica 
has steadily improved to become one of the top golfers in the state. 
However, Jessica and her family were struck with tragedy when, during 
her sophomore year, her younger brother Ricky was killed in a car 
accident, and six months later her father Tim died of a heart attack. 
Jessica did not play golf for eight months, but feeling guided by her 
departed loved ones, she rededicated herself to the game. Last summer 
she participated in a program that took her to Rhode Island and 
Florida, and she competed in a tournament in the Virgin Islands. Not 
only is Jessica an excellent golfer, but she is also an inspiration to 
her team and a natural leader.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the achievements of 
Jessica McKay before this body of Congress and this nation. Her 
dedication and perseverance in spite of obstacles is truly moving. I 
wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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