[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO RYAN NEWMAN, WINNER OF THE 2008 DAYTONA 500

  (Mr. DONNELLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the success 
and triumph of Ryan Newman, winner of the 2008 Daytona 500. Born and 
raised in South Bend, Indiana, Ryan serves as a shining example to 
young men and women who aspire to achieve great success after long 
hours of work and sacrifice.
  Ryan's younger years were spent learning about cars at the elbow of 
his dad and developing the team spirit he's created to this day. He was 
an honors graduate of LaSalle High School and also a graduate of Purdue 
University.
  Supported by his family, his community, nationwide fans, and a great 
team, Ryan won the 50th running of the Daytona 500, the Super Bowl of 
NASCAR. In a race with 16 different leaders and 42 lead changes, Ryan 
prevailed because of persistence and skill.
  It is my pleasure to pay tribute to the many years of hard work and 
dedication that have paid off for Ryan Newman, a model Hoosier. The 
Second District is proud of his success and of one of its hardest-
working sons, a man who serves as a role model for youth throughout the 
country.




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