[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E604]
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                          HONORING JAY SHEETS

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jay Sheets 
of Farmington, Missouri. Jay recently was a contestant on the NBC 
reality show, ``The Biggest Loser.'' Over the course of the four month 
competition, he lost an astonishing 114 pounds.
  Jay was chosen out of more than 250,000 applicants for a spot on The 
Biggest Loser television series. He certainly made the most of his 
opportunity. By following a rigorous diet and workout plan, Jay went 
from 297 pounds to weighing a lean 183 pounds. Jay, the father of two, 
said his biggest goal was to show his kids to reach for every goal and 
dream. Undoubtedly, he accomplished this goal.
  After finishing ``The Biggest Loser'', Jay teamed up with The 
Farmington Civic Center to sponsor a weight loss program called, 
``Spring into Fitness with Jay Sheets.'' The program has 113 
registrants and focuses on promoting fitness in the community. Jay 
serves as a tremendous example of what hard work, dedication and a 
healthy lifestyle can accomplish. It is my privilege to recognize his 
accomplishments today before the House of Representatives.

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