[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 190 (Monday, December 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING AL AND CHRIS BELILACQUA ON THEIR INDUCTION INTO THE 
                    NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2011

  Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the achievements of 
2012 National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductees Al and Chris 
Bevilacqua--the first father and son to be so honored in the same year.
  For nearly a half century, Al Bevilacqua has worked tirelessly to 
advance the sport of wrestling as a coach, organizer, mentor, and 
teacher. Named USA Wrestling's Coach of the Year in 1983, Al has 
managed successful programs at the high school and college levels, 
including two years at Division I Hofstra University. Al's greatest 
contribution to the sport, however, may be his role as co-founder of 
Beat the Streets, a New York City-based wrestling program that promotes 
the values of hard work, dedication, and self-discipline among the 
area's youths. He will receive the Hall of Fame's Order of Merit for 
his many contributions to the sport.
  A two-time All-American at Pennsylvania State University, Chris 
Bevilacqua has continued his father's legacy of athletic excellence and 
community involvement. A fixture in the sports media industry, Chris 
helped found CSTV, the first 24-hour cable network dedicated to college 
and amateur athletics, which was sold to CBS in 2005. Chris currently 
serves as CEO of the Bevilacqua Media Company, a strategic advisor to 
media and entertainment interests. He will receive the Hall's 
Outstanding American Award.
  Al, Chris, and their fellow honorees will be recognized in June 
during the Hall's induction ceremony in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I 
congratulate them and join their family and friends in celebrating 
their many contributions to the wrestling community.

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