[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 165 (Monday, December 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2619-E2620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNITION OF MR. CHARLES ``CHUCK'' KLYBER

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                            HON. RAY LaHOOD

                                illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Sunday, December 18, 2005

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer a few words today in 
recognition of Mr. Charles ``Chuck'' Klyber, a sportsman with a high 
degree of cooperative spirit and exceptional athletic ability. At 68 
years old, Charles competes in the Illinois Senior Olympics games 
alongside men and women senior athletes in many different events.
  The Illinois Senior Olympic Games bring together regional athletes 50 
years of age and older. The games consist of 26 different sporting 
events in which participants compete in traditional Olympic-style 
events, such as track-and-field, basketball, and cycling.
  Charles celebrated a spectacular 2005 season, setting several 
records, and winning a combined total of 23 medals. Mr. Klyber reached 
Gold status in the 10K run and 5000 and 1500-meter running events. 
Charles also earned Silver medals in the 200, 400, 800, 1500-meter 
runs, discus, shot put, and javelin. Performances in the 1500-meter, 
Football Accuracy, discus, and shot put also earned Charles Bronze 
medals throughout this season. Following outstanding performances, he 
has been nominated for the 2005 Illinois Senior Olympic Games Athlete 
of the Year
  Charles has admirably demonstrated exceptional athletic ability 
bringing great honor and pride to the State of Illinois, the senior 
community, and the Illinois Senior Olympics Games of Springfield, 
Illinois. Continuing his lifelong athletic participation, Charles has 
set his sights on the 2007 National Senior Olympic Games in Lexington, 
Kentucky, in which he will run his last race.

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  I commend Charles for his admirable triumphs thus far and wish him 
success as he continues to complete in the future. He is an inspiration 
to all of us--and to quote him, ``Who said getting older can't be a 
blast?''

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