[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1453]
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   CONGRATULATING TEAM WASHINGTON AT LAST WEEK'S SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN 
                           LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2010

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Team Washington on an outstanding performance at last week's Special 
Olympic National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  I'm proud to say that Washington's team took home eleven gold, 
twenty-two silver and fifteen bronze medals. Two of these medalists are 
from my district: Jason Raymond from Spokane won one gold and three 
bronze medals in swimming, and Scott Tobin of Cheney brought home three 
gold and one silver medal in Track and Field.
  Our athletes also won medals in bowling, weight-lifting, shot-put and 
aquatics--and they were extraordinarily successful in many other 
events, too.
  So today I'd like to congratulate the twenty-seven talented, brave 
and hardworking athletes from my home State of Washington.
  They have inspired us with their strength and determination--and are 
paving the way for a brighter future for my son Cole and all those with 
special needs.
  On behalf of the U.S. Congress, congratulations, Team Washington. 
Thank you for making us proud.

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