[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING EVAN LYSACEK

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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 congratulate Evan Lysacek 
on winning an Olympic gold medal in men's figure skating. Evan skated a 
breathtaking routine in both the short program and free skate to reach 
the pinnacle of his sport on its greatest stage. All of us in the 
Chicago area are proud not only of what he has accomplished but also 
the way he has represented himself, his family, the state of Illinois 
and all of the United States.
  Born in Chicago and raised in Naperville, Evan attended Neuqua Valley 
High School, where he graduated with honors. In Vancouver, he became 
the first American man to win gold in figure skating since Brian 
Boitano in 1988. Evan was the U.S. Champion in 2007 and 2008 and World 
Champion in 2009, but did not skate his best at the 2006 Olympics in 
Torino, finishing fourth. His story of triumph and redemption is one we 
can all learn from. I wish Evan the best of luck in his figure skating 
career and beyond, and am so proud to recognize him today.

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