[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1280]
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                    RECOGNIZING LOCAL 2012 OLYMPIANS

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate seven remarkable 
athletes who are competing in the Summer Olympic Games in London later 
this month. Of the 530 Americans participating in the Olympics, these 7 
will proudly represent my district. I wish them the best of luck in 
each of their respective sports.
  Through dedication and determination, Ryan Lochte from Canandaigua, 
Abby Wombach, Iris Zimmermann, and Jason Turner from Rochester, Meghan 
Musnicki from Naples, Molly Huddle from Elmira, and Henrik Rummel from 
Pittsford achieved their goal of competing for the U.S. Olympic team. 
Lochte, Zimmermann, and Turner head to London as veteran Olympians in 
swimming, fencing, and shooting, respectively, while the other four 
will compete for the first time in various events including soccer, 
rowing, and track and field.
  Qualifying for the Olympic Games is one of the highest athletic 
honors the world has to offer. The countless hours these seven athletes 
sacrificed practicing and perfecting their skill set exemplifies the 
true American spirit. I will proudly watch these seven Olympians 
compete for a Gold Medal in London and I hope they attain the success 
they deserve.

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