[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 4, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
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 CONGRATULATING LOGAN MANKINS ON BEING DRAFTED BY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 4, 2005

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Logan 
Mankins on his selection by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL 
Draft. Mr. Mankins was selected by the Patriots in the first round of 
the Draft on April 23, 2005.
  Mr. Mankins is a native of my hometown, Cathey's Valley, in Mariposa 
County. He attended Mariposa County High School, where he excelled in 
football and basketball. He was a two-year, two-way starter at 
linebacker and tight end for the Grizzly football team and was the team 
MVP, as well as an all-league selection.
  In 2001 Mr. Mankins began a three-year career at Fresno State. During 
his career he played as a left tackle on the offensive line, protecting 
the quarterback from opposing defenses. In 2004 he was a second-team 
All-American selection and was also named to Sports Illustrated's All-
Bowl team. He was the first offensive lineman ever to be named team MVP 
for Fresno State. In his final 387 passing plays, he did not allow a 
single sack.
  Mr. Mankins is the first football player ever drafted by the NFL from 
Mariposa County. He was selected by the Patriots to play guard on the 
offensive line. I am sure pro-football will be more exciting this year 
for the people of Mariposa County, as they watch a friend and neighbor 
playing for one of the most prestigious teams in America.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Logan Mankins on his well-
earned success. I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating his 
remarkable accomplishment.

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