[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEANETTE ROBINSON

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeanette Robinson in 
recognition of her multiple accomplishments as a professional bowler.
  Jeanette has been inducted into seven bowling halls of fame and is 
the only person to have attained this great honor. Her competition and 
coaching endeavors have allowed her to travel the world and work with 
the best players internationally. Jeanette has also bowled a 
competitive frame in 49 of 50 states.
  Jeanette grew up in Flint, Michigan and picked up her first bowling 
ball in 1956 at age 28. By 1957, Jeanette was coaching youth and 
seniors in addition to running leagues and tournaments full-time. As 
the first known person to organize and promote national bowling 
tournaments for the deaf and the blind in 1958 and 1959, she laid the 
foundation for making bowling a sport for everyone.
  As more coaching opportunities became available, Jeanette's travels 
increased, and she was chosen president of the Professional Women's 
Bowlers Association in 1965. She held this position for 10 years until 
stepping down in 1975. Under her leadership, the women's professional 
bowling tour grew exponentially.
  Although Jeanette still bowls today, her true love is coaching and 
she currently holds the position of resident professional at The 
Orleans Bowling Center. Her work with the local Las Vegas high school 
leagues, professional tours and family bowlers at The Orleans is most 
rewarding because it is the legacy of her sport that she hopes to see 
passed on from generation to generation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Jeanette Robinson. Her lifetime 
contributions to the sport of bowling are truly commendable. I wish her 
the best in all of her future endeavors.

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