[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 25, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H5686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING FLOYD LANDIS

  (Mr. PITTS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, the U.S. domination of the Tour-de-France 
continues. For 7 consecutive years, Lance Armstrong dominated the 
event, but his departure last year left the cycling world wondering who 
would step up to claim his crown.
  On Sunday we found out. His name is Floyd Landis. Floyd hails from 
Farmersville, Pennsylvania, just outside of Ephrata, in the heart of 
Lancaster County.
  His parents were attending a service at Martindale Mennonite Church 
during their son's triumphant ride through the streets of Paris. His 
dad said, ``I was praying for him.''
  Mr. Speaker, Floyd's performance was an inspiration. Though in need 
of a hip replacement, his determination and willpower was unwavering.
  One writer who has been covering the event for 18 years called it, 
``the best performance in the modern history of the tour.''
  On behalf of the entire 16th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, 
as well as Lancaster, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Floyd 
and his family.
  He has represented his hometown and his country well, and I applaud 
his tremendous performance in cycling's most prestigious event.

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