[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JAMILL KELLY

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 2004

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jamill Kelly, an 
exceptional individual and remarkable athlete who won a silver medal in 
Freestyle Wrestling at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
  Born and raised in my hometown of Atwater, California, Mr. Kelly 
attended my alma mater, Atwater High School where his wrestling career 
began with placing fourth in the 1995 state championships. Mr. Kelly's 
success as a wrestler continued as he attended Lassen Junior College, 
taking second in the 1996 Junior College Nationals. He then graduated 
from Oklahoma State University in 2000, earning a Bachelor of Arts 
degree in History.
  Over the past four years, the former Oklahoma State wrestler remained 
dedicated to his dream. He continued to train vigorously and compete 
among the nations finest wrestlers, in order to have the chance to 
prove his outstanding athletic ability on the world stage. This summer, 
Mr. Kelly achieved his dream as he spent his summer winning a silver 
medal in Freestyle Wrestling at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
  Mr. Kelly is the city of Atwater's first Olympic medalist. He has 
become an inspiration to the student athletes of Atwater High School, 
who witnessed a fellow Falcon strive to reach his dreams in becoming 
the pinnacle of his sport. He has become a local hero, a national 
champion, and a world-renown athlete.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Jamill 
Kelly for his outstanding accomplishments. I am delighted to recognize 
all of his dedication and hard earned achievements, and thank him for 
being a role model to our community, and our country.

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