[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1360]
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                             MISSY FRANKLIN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Missy Franklin for her service to our community.
   Missy Franklin, of Aurora, Colorado, will compete in seven events at 
the 2012 London Olympics and will be the first U.S. female to swim that 
many races at the games. Missy has been a competitive swimmer since an 
extremely young age, and qualified for her first Olympic trials at the 
age of 12.
   In 2011, Missy competed at the first long-course World Championships 
of her career, and won a total of five medals, three of which were 
gold. Shortly after, Missy won the 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke 
titles at Nationals. Later in 2011, she broke her first world record at 
a FINA World Cup meet in Berlin.
   Missy consistently impresses those around her with her tireless 
dedication to her sport. As a 17-year old high school student, Missy is 
faced with the formidable task of balancing high school life with a 
world-class athletic career. Her ability to stay grounded and focused 
in both aspects of her life shows incredible strength and maturity. 
Missy attributes much of her success to her wonderful parents in 
Colorado, who encourage her to make education a priority even after an 
exhausting day in the pool.
   I extend my deepest Congratulations to Missy Franklin on your hard 
work and perseverance. It is an honor to see a native of Colorado rise 
to this Olympic level. Missy embodies the best our country could hope 
for in the next generation of Americans. I have no doubt she will 
exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future 
accomplishments.

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