[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 97 (Friday, July 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING AYDIN TURGUT

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                        HON. ROBERT T. SCHILLING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 1, 2011

  Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible 
achievement of Aydin Turgut, an extremely talented 6\1/2\-year-old 
constituent of mine. Aydin is the son of Tansel and Ava Turgut from 
Decatur, Illinois.
  At 6\1/2\-years old, Aydin won the United States Chess Federation 
National Elementary Championship that was held in Dallas, Texas from 
May 6-8th. He successfully completed a perfect tournament by winning 
all seven of his matches, securing first place out of 294 players.
  Success does not come without hard work and dedication. Realizing 
this at a young age, Aydin spends a half hour practicing chess every 
morning before catching the school bus. While most of his free time 
outside the classroom is focused on chess, Aydin also plays the piano, 
soccer, and tennis.
  When asked who his hero was in the game of chess, Aydin grinned and 
pointed to his father Tansel, who is the highest ranking correspondence 
chess player in the country. In a recent father-son chess match, the 
two competitors played to a draw.
  Aydin is well on his way in following the footsteps of his father. I 
congratulate Aydin on his accomplishments and wish him best of luck in 
his very bright future.

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