[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 117 (Thursday, August 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1392]
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                      CONGRATULATING ABBY JOHNSTON

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Upper 
Arlington resident, Abby Johnston, on winning an Olympic silver medal 
in the women's 3-meter springboard synchronized diving competition at 
the 2012 London Olympic Games. On July 29, 2012, Miss Johnston and her 
diving partner, Kelci Bryant, took home America's first-ever Olympic 
medals for this event.
  In Columbus and Central Ohio, we take our sports very seriously. Abby 
Johnston was cheered on by her fans both here at home and abroad. In 
London, her parents, Elaine and David Johnston, as well as former 
coaches and teammates from Upper Arlington High School and the local 
U.S. Elite Diving Academy rooted for her poolside. Back in Ohio, Abby's 
accomplishment is a true point of pride for our city and it brings us 
together to celebrate as a community.
  An athlete works hard, dedicates many hours to practice, and puts 
forth a great deal of effort, but an Olympian takes all of that to a 
much higher level. I ask that all Members of Congress join me in 
offering my congratulations to our very own hometown Olympian, Abby 
Johnston, on winning her silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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