[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 30 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
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                         HONORING ALYSON DUDEK

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2010

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
achievements of Alyson Dudek, a native of Hales Corners, Wisconsin, who 
along with her teammates--Lana Gehring, Katherine Reutter, and Allison 
Baver--won the bronze medal in the 3000-meter short track relay at the 
2010 Winter Olympics.
  This performance ended a sixteen-year medal drought for the United 
States in the event and Alyson's impressive effort was another 
memorable instance of Wisconsin athletes admirably representing our 
country at the Olympic Games in Vancouver. On behalf of all 
Wisconsinites, I want to congratulate Alyson on her accomplishments in 
the 3000-meter and 500-meter short track speed skating events.
  The 2010 Winter Olympic Games showed yet again the inspiring skills 
and talents of Wisconsin natives who participated and medaled in a 
number of different disciplines. Alyson's exemplary performance in both 
the individual 500-meter event and 3000-meter relay in Vancouver capped 
off a tremendous skating season and it is my pleasure to congratulate 
Alyson, her family, coaches, and teammates on this achievement.
  I am proud to recognize Alyson Dudek and all the members of the 2010 
United States Olympic Team for their inspiring performance, breaking a 
record with 37 medals, and for their admirable representation of our 
country.

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