[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 BRIAN BEAMAN

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish today to recognize and 
congratulate Brian Beaman of Selby, SD. As part of the 2008 U.S. 
Olympic team, Brian will be travelling to Beijing to compete in the 
Men's 10M Air Pistol competition.
  Brian represents Selby and the citizens of South Dakota in an 
extraordinary fashion. Spending 2 years at South Dakota State 
University and finishing at Jacksonville State University, Brian has 
continued to exemplify the work ethic and integrity that originate in 
his South Dakotan roots. Brian is currently ranked second in the United 
States in the Men's 10M Air Pistol competition, and placed second at 
Nationals in 2007.
  This prestigious honor is a reflection of Brian's extraordinary 
talent and commitment to shooting. It is wonderful that he is so 
motivated to enjoy athletic competition at such a high level. Again, 
congratulations to Brian Beaman on fighting his way to the 2008 
Olympics in Beijing, and I eagerly look forward to following his story 
of success throughout the games.

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