[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 166 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING MAX BROWNE

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2012

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an 
exceptional young man, Max Browne, who was recently named the 2012-2013 
Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.
  Max Browne grew up in the district I represent, Washington's 8th. At 
6 feet 5 inches and 218 pounds, he became Skyline High School's star 
quarterback this year, leading the Spartans to a 14-0 record and a 
Class 4A state championship this fall. Browne passed for 4,526 yards, 
49 touchdowns and just five interceptions.
  Max Browne is not only an exceptional athlete; he is an extraordinary 
human being. While a star quarterback at Skyline High School in 
Sammamish, Washington, he maintained a 3.50 GPA, was a three-time 
Skyline High Student of the Month Citizenship Award recipient and 
volunteered on behalf of Issaquah Parks and Recreation, the Sammamish/
Issaquah Young Life ministry and as an intern with G2 Physical Therapy. 
He has also worked with Generation Joy and raised funds to benefit 
cancer research.
  This is the second Gatorade State Player of the Year award for Max 
Browne, who broke the state record for career passing yards and 
completions this year, surpassing Detroit Lions quarterback and 
Gatorade Washington Player of the Year Kellen Moore. His second award 
was presented by Seattle Seahawks rookie Russell Wilson, an added bonus 
to the wonderful honor.
  I am incredibly proud of this young man. The Gatorade Player of the 
Year program recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, academic 
achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. 
It is an honor to represent him as a constituent, and I know that he 
will set an example for his teammates for years to come.

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