[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S7900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF DEREK MILES

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish to recognize and 
congratulate Derek Miles, assistant coach of track and field at the 
University of South Dakota. As part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, 
Derek will be traveling to Beijing to compete in the Men's Pole 
Vaulting Competition.
  Derek leads the students at the University of South Dakota in an 
extraordinary fashion. After graduating from USD, Derek has continued 
to exemplify and instill his work ethic and integrity in those he 
coaches. Derek has an amazing record in the pole vaulting community, 
finishing seventh at the 2004 Olympic games in Greece.
  It is wonderful that Derek is so motivated to enjoy athletic 
competition at such a high level. His positive attitude and strong 
motivation serve as a model for talented young athletes throughout 
South Dakota and the Nation to emulate. As a fellow University of South 
Dakota alum, I want to wish Derek congratulations and the best of luck 
in the upcoming 2008 Olympics.

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