[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 102 (Monday, July 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1599]
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           RESOLUTION HONORING THE CAREER OF LANCE ARMSTRONG

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a resolution 
honoring and congratulating Lance Armstrong upon hls retirement from 
professional cycling following his 7th successive victory of the Tour 
de France. One of the world's most grueling athletic events, this 
year's Tour de France bicycling race covered 2,254 miles in 21 days.
  Aside from his many victories as a racer, Lance Armstrong has become 
a household name, vital to the promotion of cycling as a sport, a 
healthy fitness activity, and a pollution-free transportation 
alternative. These athletic accomplishments are even more dramatic 
considering his successful battle against widespread cancer. Lance has 
become a role model to cancer patients and his efforts through the 
Lance Armstrong Foundation have helped to advance cancer research, 
diagnosis, treatment, and after-treatment services.
  The resolution being introduced today is a deserving tribute to Lance 
Armstrong and his Tour de France victory, commitment to cancer 
awareness and survivorship, and promotion of bicycling.

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