[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 6, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E8]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING DUANE BURLINGAME OF FREEPORT, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2015

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about Mr. Duane 
Burlingame of Freeport, Illinois.
   Duane Burlingame is a tremendous athlete and is currently one of the 
top master powerlifters in the world. He has won six world titles and 
recently achieved best lifter heavyweight honors at the 18th annual 
Welker Engineering World Association of Bench Pressers and Deadlifters 
Championships in Las Vegas. He has accomplished all of this despite 
previous injuries, and while serving his community.
   Duane Burlingame truly lives his life for others while doing what he 
loves to do. Over his 17 year career, he has raised funds for SIDS, the 
American Cancer Society, and St. Jude Children's Hospital through 
asking friends and supporters to pledge money per pound he lifts. By 
lifting 551 pounds for one of his most recent competitions, he made it 
clear that he is putting his talent to work for the benefit of those in 
need in a very big way. This year, Duane Burlingame will be sending 
toys to children at St. Judes' for Christmas. He explained that he was 
``much more excited going out and buying toys to send to children'' 
than when he went to the World Championships. He believes that by 
giving back during difficult times we can all make a big difference. 
Duane also runs a personal training business and has previously 
provided fitness and nutrition plans free of charge to those in his 
community in need.
   Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank Duane Burlingame for his dedication 
to our community and for supporting important organizations that help 
to keep all of our communities healthy.

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