[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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               TRIBUTE TO DWAN EDWARDS AND BROCK OSWEILER

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize two 
outstanding and nationally prominent pro athletes, Carolina Panthers 
defensive tackle Dwan Edwards and Denver Broncos backup quarterback 
Brock Osweiler.
  I am so proud that Montana will be well represented in this year's 
Super Bowl, and I am so proud to honor these men for their leadership 
and athletic accomplishments.
  Dwan grew up in Columbus, MT, and graduated in 1999 from Columbus 
High School. He then went on to play for Oregon State University and 
eventually was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2004, where he played 
for five seasons. In 2010, he was picked up by the Buffalo Bills for 
two seasons. He signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2012 and is now 
playing in his 12th NFL season.
  Dwan has certainly not forgotten where he is from. He is currently 
making arrangements to bring former Columbus High School football coach 
John Smith out to watch Dwan play in his first Super Bowl game. This 
summer, he will put on the eighth Dwan Edwards Elite Football camp, 
where he spends a week in Billings helping young players develop their 
football skills.
  Brock represents Kalispell, where he attended Flathead High School. 
He graduated in 2009 as an honor roll student and was coached by 
Russell McGarvel. Brock played college football for Arizona State and 
was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2012.
  During his time playing in the NFL, he has given back to Flathead and 
its football program by regularly sending letters of encouragement to 
the high school team and donating a Flathead Football captains board in 
2014. The football team's captains' names are etched into the board 
each year, which serves as a great honor for these young leaders.
  My biggest congratulations goes out to both of these fine men for 
representing the great State of Montana well, both on and off the 
field. Best of luck to you both in Super Bowl 50 this Sunday. Keep 
making Montana proud.

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