[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 59 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E569]
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                  CONGRATULATING THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 
Seattle Seahawks on being named the Washingtonians of the Year by the 
Association of Washington Generals. Given each year to those who have 
demonstrated leadership, selflessness, generosity, and compassion in 
their service to others, this award is a well-deserved recognition of 
all that the Seattle Seahawks have contributed to our community.
  Though their work off the field may be less visible than their 
stellar on-field performances, it is no doubt equally as valuable. From 
individual visits by players and coaches to area hospitals, to the 
innovative work of the Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation, the team 
has contributed to the well-being of our community at all levels of the 
organization.
  A shining example of this is the work of the Seattle Seahawks' ``A 
Better Seattle'' program. This program, in partnership with the YMCA 
and the City of Seattle, has invested in the future of our youth in 
powerful ways. Through their support of the YMCA's ``Alive & Free'' 
street outreach program, the Seattle Seahawks have helped to transform 
the lives of hundreds of youth in our area by ensuring a safer and more 
peaceful future. Combined with the many other youth and child focused 
efforts of the Seattle Seahawks, the Seahawks organization has 
solidified itself as one of the greatest advocates for the welfare of 
young people in our region.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Seattle Seahawks on their 
recognition as Washingtonians of the Year. They are richly deserving of 
this award, and I look forward to their continued excellence on and off 
the field.

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