[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 128 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1575]
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                   CONGRATULATIONS TO KAYLA HARRISON

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize 
a native of my district, Ms. Kayla Harrison, on winning the gold medal 
at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
  Kayla made Olympic history by becoming the first American to win a 
gold medal in judo. Her years of dedication and hard work have clearly 
paid off. She has been committed to achieving excellence which can be 
seen by her many accomplishments. Kayla won the Junior World 
Championships in 2008, was runner-up at the 2009 Junior World 
Championships, and in 2010 won the Senior World Championships. These 
results require a consistent effort day in and out.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I proudly salute Ms. Kayla 
Harrison, on her Olympic victory. She worked incredibly hard to win an 
Olympic gold medal and will forever be remembered as the first American 
to win gold in judo.

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