[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           2014 PARALYMPIANS

  Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I wish to recognize the impressive 
accomplishments of the New Hampshire athletes who will be representing 
the United States this month in the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, 
Russia.
  These athletes are an inspiration to all of New Hampshire and 
athletes around the country. They have exhibited incredible dedication 
to their respective sports and have proven their remarkable abilities 
in competitions nationally and internationally. A selection to the U.S. 
Paralympic team is a great honor and a fitting reward for their years 
of hard work and training.
  With access to the unparalleled beauty and terrain of the White 
Mountains, thousands of miles of trails, and nearly 1,000 lakes, 
Granite Staters are at home on the snow, on the ice and in the air.
  New Hampshire is proud to acknowledge our State's Paralympians and is 
excited to show the world their talents during the Sochi games.
  Taylor Chace of Hampton Falls, NH will be competing in sled hockey. A 
3-time Paralympian, a member of the defending Paralympic gold medal 
sled hockey team and reigning top defenseman from the 2010 Paralympic 
Games, Taylor will hopefully help Team USA win the gold medal again.
  Chris Devlin-Young of Bethlehem, NH will be competing in alpine 
skiing. As a five-time member of Team USA and 4-time Paralympic 
medalist, we are excited to see Chris compete again on the Paralympic 
stage and hope that he can regain the podium in Sochi.
  Tyler Walker of Franconia, NH will be competing in alpine skiing. We 
are rooting for Tyler who is representing Team USA for the third time, 
and are hopeful that his previous Paralympic experience and recent 
successes at the World Cup and U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National 
Championships will translate into victory this year in Sochi.
  Each member of the U.S. Paralympics team has overcome incredible 
challenges and with their resolve, hard work and courage, they 
represent the best of our Nation.
  It is my honor to congratulate these New Hampshire athletes. I wish 
each of them, and all of Team USA, the best of luck as they seek to 
bring home the gold at the 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympics.

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