[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E205]
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                          HONORING SHANI DAVIS

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Chicago-native Shani Davis on his two speed skating medals 
at this year's Winter Olympics. Shani defended his 2006 gold medal in 
the 1000m and skated to a silver medal in the 1500m. He became the 
first man ever to win consecutive golds in the 1000m.
  Born on Chicago's South Side, Shani overcame long odds to become the 
first African American to win an individual winter Olympics medal. His 
unique and historic story has inspired millions of Americans across the 
country and led to the founding of D.C. Inner City Excitement, a 
program that introduces Washington, D.C. youth to the sport of speed 
skating. It is an honor to recognize his remarkable road to glory and 
honor his groundbreaking career.

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