[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 70 (Thursday, May 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TYLER CLARY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual who possesses the talent, athleticism and dedication of 
an Olympic athlete. University of Michigan Sophomore Tyler Clary is 
turning heads and breaking records in the swimming world; and he's 
ready for the next step--the Olympics. Tyler grew up in Riverside, 
California, where his parents still reside. Our entire community is 
very proud of this young man and his accomplishments.
  Tyler graduated from Poly High School in 2007 where he was a CIF 
champion in swimming. Tyler is now flourishing at the University of 
Michigan. He recently captured his first NCAA title and his time of 
3:35.98 broke the American Record of 14-time Olympian gold medalists 
Michael Phelps by 28 hundredths of a second. Tyler received a 
congratulatory text message from Michael Phelps, who Tyler trained with 
at Michigan. The next night Tyler captured the 200-yard backstroke 
title and broke another NCAA record of Olympian gold medalists Ryan 
Lochte.
  Tyler's coaches are not only impressed by his pure athleticism but by 
his great attitude. A recruiting coach from Cal said that he knew Tyler 
``was going to be one of the greats.'' Tyler intends to prove that 
correct as he sets his sights on the 2012 Olympics. He was just shy of 
making the cut for the 2008 Olympics and Tyler doesn't intend to let 
anything get in his way the next time around. He has begun preparation 
for this year's world championships, which will be held this summer in 
Rome.
  Tyler is also a five-time All American Athlete, the 2009 Swimmer of 
the Year, the 2009 Big Ten (Conference) Swimmer of the Year, and holds 
the University of Michigan's records in the 200 Individual Medley (IM), 
400 IM, 200 Backstroke and 800 Free Relay. Tyler was the 2006 
Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) World Youth Top Male 
Performer. In 2007, Tyler was the Silver Medalist in the 200 Backstroke 
at the Pan American Games.
  Madam Speaker, it is a rare honor to be able to speak about an 
athlete who is expected to break records and possibly become a future 
Olympic champion. Tyler Clary has everything it takes and I believe 
that three years from now I will be on the House floor congratulating 
Tyler on a successful return from the 2012 Summer Olympics being hosted 
in London. Tyler exemplifies the best of our future generations and I 
look forward to watching him in the years to come.

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