[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
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               A TRIBUTE TO CURT TOMASEVICZ AND TEAMMATES

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Nebraskan 
who has made the record books, Curt Tomasevicz. Curt was part of the 
USA's bobsledding team which consisted of pilot Steven Holcomb, and 
pushers Justin Olsen and Steven Langton. Together they won the 
International Bobsledding and Tobogganing Federation World 
Championships in Lake Placid, NY over the weekend.
  Thanks in no small part to Curt's efforts, the U.S. claimed five 
medals, including four gold, to mark the most successful World 
Championship showing in the history of the program. The American team 
validated its reputation as the fastest push team in the world by 
dominating off the block and reaching speeds in excess of 80 miles per 
hour.
  Curt is no stranger to success. In 2010, he won a gold medal at the 
Vancouver Olympic Games and was also a 2003 Academic-All Big XII 
selection on the University of Nebraska football team.
  Curt embodies the Nebraska spirit. He remains committed to working 
hard, helping his teammates, and never quitting. Curt has made Shelby, 
Polk County, and the State of Nebraska proud with his character, work 
ethic, and passion for sport.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating Curt and his 
teammates for their historic achievement.

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