[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 27 (Friday, February 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
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    UNITED STATES OLYMPIANS FROM THIRD DISTRICT OF COLORADO TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 14, 2014

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the athletes from 
my home district in Colorado that are competing in the 2014 Winter 
Olympics in Sochi, Russia. With their dedication, passion, and spirit, 
these 15 men and women are a fine example of the best of our nation, 
and they serve as a model for young people around the world. To 
formally acknowledge their distinction and excellence, I stand to 
recognize these athletes from Colorado's 3rd district:
   Competing in Skiing: Aaron Blunck, Bobby Brown, David Chodounsky, 
Lyman Currier, Simi Hamilton, Keri Herman, Gus Kenworthy, Heidi Kloser, 
and Torin Yater;
   Competing in Snowboarding: Arielle Gold, Taylor Gold, and Justin 
Reiter;
   Competing in Nordic Combined: Todd Lodwick and Bryan Fletcher;
   And competing in the Biathlon: Lanny Barnes.
   I am especially proud and honored to have watched one of these fine 
Coloradans carry the U.S. flag high in the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 
Sochi Winter Olympics. Todd Lodwick, competing in the Nordic Combined, 
has inspired athletes from around the U.S. since he began his Olympic 
career in Lillehammer in 1994. I could not think of a more deserving 
U.S. athlete to display our flag on this world stage. While I stand to 
specifically honor the athletes of our Olympic delegation who hail from 
my home district, I would like to thank every member of Team USA for 
their continued contribution to their sports and communities.
   Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to recognize each of these fine 
athletes. I rise today to thank them for inspiring so many people and 
congratulate each of them on their truly amazing careers representing 
the best of America.

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