[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 97 (Wednesday, July 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO DEBBIE FORRESTER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Debbie Forrester and recognize her for her outstanding 
achievements playing handball over the years. She is an amazing 
handball athlete with a very impressive history of tournament play and 
it is with great satisfaction that I am able to acknowledge her 
accomplishments before this body of Congress and nation today.
  Debbie started playing handball twenty-two years ago and since then 
has been national runner-up several times in both singles and doubles 
before winning the national championship last year. Debbie was ranked 
seventh in the world in the ``open'' division, and won three national 
titles in that division. As a longtime resident of Western Colorado, 
Debbie has used her handball skill to make friends and build community 
relationships among her fellow citizens. Debbie's husband, Kim, was 
also a nationally ranked handball player as well at one point, and the 
two of them entered many doubles tournaments together.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Debbie Forrester is an exceptional 
handball player, who uses her talents to educate and entertain 
interested citizens. Helping kids to get involved in sports is 
fundamental to a healthy childhood and I greatly appreciate Debbie's 
role in that process. It is my privilege to honor Debbie for her 
handball achievements and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

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