[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 173 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MISS EMMA STROM AS THE FLORIDA CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPION IN 
                        THE 100-YARD BACKSTROKE

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize and 
congratulate Miss Emma Strom on her extraordinary achievement in high 
school swimming. Emma, a junior at Choctawhatchee High School in Fort 
Walton Beach, Florida, swam her career-best time of 55.83 to win the 
Florida title Class 2A state championship in the 100-yard backstroke.
  From a young age, Emma displayed a great talent for swimming and was 
blessed with having the support of her family to share her passion for 
aquatics. Her parents as well as her siblings, Amelia, Alex, and 
Olivia, are all involved in the swimming community. Mr. Strom has 
coached swimming for years, while Mrs. Strom is a certified swim meet 
official. Emma's sister, Amelia, who is also a student at 
Choctawhatchee High School, participated in the state meet and was able 
to share in Emma's moment of victory.
  In addition to her commitment and passion for swimming, Emma 
possesses an excellent academic record and is highly involved both at 
Choctawhatchee High, as well as, in the greater community. As a 
participant in the Advanced Placement Program, Emma maintains a 4.46 
weighted GPA and is active in several academic and community service 
clubs in addition to her rigorous swim training schedule. Her passion 
for swimming is also exemplified by her involvement in the community 
team, Coast Aquatics, as well as, her time coaching young swimmers at 
Meigs Middle School in Shalimar, Florida. Emma also serves her parish, 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fort Walton Beach, as an alter server.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Miss Emma Strom on her swimming state championship. Her hard 
work and dedication shines through in everything she does. My wife 
Vicki and I wish her all the best for continued success both 
athletically and academically.

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