[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 11, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H1727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MATT COWDREY

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Matt Cowdrey on 
being named Australia's 2013 Multi-Class Swimmer of the Year.
  Matt is serving as a fellow in my office as part of the UNI-Capitol 
Washington Internship Program, which is ably led by Director Eric 
Federing. Matt is no stranger to success. He is the most decorated 
Paralympic athlete of all time in Australia, having won 13 gold medals, 
and 23 overall in Athens, Beijing, and London.
  Even though Matt was born Down Under, he exemplifies the American 
spirit and is a testimony to the power of hard work and determination.
  Matt, it has been wonderful having you be part of our congressional 
team. I look forward to hearing all about your future successes, 
including from the pool in Rio in 2016, and likely someday in the 
Australian Parliament.
  Congratulations, Matt, once again, on all of your amazing 
accomplishments. It has been great having you on our team.

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