[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ALLEN LAZARD

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2014

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Allen Lazard of Urbandale, Iowa for his participation in the 14th 
annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
  Since 2001, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has recruited the 
nation's top high school football players to participate in a 
nationally-televised, all-star football game. From millions of high 
school football players across our nation, the U.S. Army All-American 
Bowl Selection Committee evaluates thousands of top prospects 
throughout the year. After evaluation, the Selection Committee formally 
nominates 400 seniors to be considered for the annual game. Ultimately, 
only 90 players nationwide will be invited to participate in this 
prestigious event.
  Allen's selection to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl galvanizes a 
remarkable 2013 season for the Urbandale High School senior. As a wide 
receiver for the Urbandale J-Hawks, Allen hauled in 49 passes for 1,065 
yards and 16 touchdowns. At 6' 5", Allen has continued to be a top-
receiving threat among our state's premier football players and has 
been named to Iowa's All-State team for three consecutive years. In 
December, Lazard was Iowa's only player to be named to the 2013 
American Family Insurance ALL-USA High School Football Team. I am 
pleased to report that Mr. Lazard currently plans to take his talents 
to Jack Trice Stadium as an Iowa State Cyclone in the coming school 
year.
  Mr. Speaker, Allen's accomplishments, both on and off the field, are 
a testament to the world-class work ethic for which our great state is 
renowned. It is an honor to represent Mr. Lazard and his family in the 
United States Congress. I invite my colleagues in the House to join me 
in congratulating Allen on his outstanding achievements and I wish him 
continued success in the years ahead.

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