[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 24 (Monday, February 10, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             2014 OLYMPIANS

  Mr HELLER. Mr. President, today it is with great pride I congratulate 
all of the 2014 Winter Olympians, especially Tim Jitloff, David Wise, 
and Chas Guldemond, the three Nevada proudly call their own.
  A Reno native, Tim Jitloff grew up on skis and has been claiming 
international titles since 2005. Tim's unwavering dedication to his 
sport has developed him into a two-time Olympic athlete, qualifying for 
the Men's U.S. Ski Team for the first time when he was just 19 years 
old. In Sochi, he will compete in Alpine skiing's super combined giant 
and common slalom. Tim's successes extend not only to a first place 
finish at the 2013 U.S. Championship, but off the snow where he is a 
determined advocate in the fight against breast cancer, as his mother 
is a survivor. Tim's passion for service is marked by the respect he 
has earned on the big snow as well as his earnestness and resounding 
hard work.
  David Wise's Olympic status begins in the Reno snow where he began 
skiing as a 3-year-old. He turned professional at an early age after 
securing his first U.S. national title when he was 15. His wins include 
The Dew Tour, The Grand Prix, and repeat Winter X Game titles. David 
continued his achievements in 2013 when he qualified for his first 
Olympics in this year's debut sport of ski halfpipe. David's dedication 
to his passion, family, and faith personifies a true talent, unmatched 
and inspiring for all of Nevada.
  Chas ``Chuck G'' Guldemond has been a driving force in snowboarding 
since moving to Lake Tahoe in 2005. Working a series of odd jobs to pay 
his own way for the sport for years is just one of the testaments of 
character Chas contributes to the 2014 U.S. Olympic team. Chas has had 
seven healthy seasons of competition and won almost every major event 
in snowboarding since his early days of participating in the sport. In 
Sochi, he competes as one of the biggest names in slopestyle. The 
dedication and sacrifices Chas has made in pursuit of his dream are 
commendable.
  Steadfast in their training, each one of these athletes reminds us 
that even the seemingly unfathomable is possible. Our American pride 
grows stronger as these Nevadans compete in Sochi. It is an honor to 
watch them and the entire team compete in the name of a United States 
victory in these 22nd Winter Olympics. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating these and all of the remarkable athletes on their 
accomplishments thus far. We wish them a safe and gold-winning trip to 
Russia.

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