[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 124 (Thursday, September 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1349]
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      HONORING DIANA NYAD'S TRIUMPHANT SWIM FROM CUBA TO KEY WEST

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a valiant, devoted 
woman. At age 64, Diana Nyad navigated the Florida Straits--a 
treacherous body of water between Cuba and Florida. However, Diana's 
journey wasn't accomplished by vessel; instead, she swam . . . 110 
miles . . . without a shark cage.
  Despite several failed attempts at accomplishing her goal, her 
passion, perseverance, and persistence never faltered. As the first 
person to accomplish this astonishing feat, Diana's display of tenacity 
and enterprise is worthy of acclaim.
  Ms. Nyad's triumph is a true testament of the human spirit and an 
embodiment of the ``anything is possible'' philosophy. Her mantra, 
``find a way'', is one elicited by a true role model.
  I commend Ms. Nyad for her achievement, as she serves as an example 
to us all.

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