[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING CHRISTA HARMOTTO OF THE USA OLYMPIC TEAM

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
Ms. Christa Harmotto, an outstanding athlete selected to the United 
States Olympic Team from the 9th Congressional District of 
Pennsylvania. Ms. Harmotto's Olympic Volleyball side has done very well 
to this point of the competition, and has earned an undefeated record 
following their first three matches in their group.
  Christa Harmotto was brought up in Hopewell Township, PA where she 
excelled at sports from a young age. In high school, as a multiple year 
letterman for volleyball and basketball, Christa won the Pennsylvania 
Gatorade Player of the Year. She then transferred her high school 
success to that at Penn State, where she chose to continue her pursuit 
of volleyball. Her student athlete career was one of great success and 
achievement, as she acted as an integral member of a two-time national 
championship team, while simultaneously attaining All-American status 
for four straight years. A prominent figure on the squad as a middle 
blocker, Christa makes her Olympic debut in 2012. I am positive she 
will continue to fight valiantly and work hard for her side in their 
journey to win the gold medal.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate this Olympic hero of Pennsylvania's 9th 
district. With her effort and determination, this young lady is 
destined to do great things for our country and the 9th district of 
Pennsylvania. I am very proud of her hard work and determination to win 
for the United States Olympic Team, and will continue to track her 
team's success throughout the duration of their competition. I hope you 
join me in wishing Christa and the rest of our Olympic athletes well in 
their respective competitions at this year's Games.

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