[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
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        SALUTING THE ATHLETES OF THE 2010 WINTER GAMES OF TEXAS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
outstanding athletes of the fifth annual Winter Games of Texas.
  This multi-sport youth athletic event is patterned after the 
international Olympic Games and presented by The Texas Amateur Athletic 
Federation, a nonprofit organization established in 1925 to promote, 
organize and conduct amateur athletics in Texas.
  The sports festival serves as an excellent showcase of the talented 
young athletes of Texas. More than 4,500 young people will participate 
in this year's competition.
  An exciting Celebration of Athletes program will be held, featuring 
games, live entertainment, professional athletes, and past Olympic 
heroes.
  Fourteen different sporting events are included in the contest this 
year: soccer, basketball, table tennis, wrestling, cheerleading, 
swimming, flag football, ice hockey, figure skating, volleyball, 
fencing, bowling, rock climbing, karate, and gymnastics.
  I commend each of the athletes who will be competing in these sports. 
Their hard work, dedication and passion will serve them well in all 
aspects of life.
  I would also like to thank the City of Frisco, including their fine 
leader, Mayor Maher Maso, the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, and 
all the volunteers throughout this city and state who have expended 
their time and energy to prepare for this great event.
  I wish all participants and volunteers an enjoyable and successful 
tournament.
  Let the games begin!

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