[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 91 (Thursday, June 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E863]
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  CELEBRATING ERIKA VOYZEY AS A THREE-TIME HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD 
                             STATE CHAMPION

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Erika Voyzey, 
an exceptional high school track & field athlete from Tyrone, 
Pennsylvania.
   Erika has been a track and field athlete to watch since 2013, when 
she competed in the PIAA state championship as a freshman. She managed 
to finish 11th, jumping 5'2", but this was only the beginning of her 
illustrious career.
   The next year, she returned to the PIAA state championship as a 
sophomore and secured her first state championship with a jump of 5'7". 
And the next year, she returned as a junior to beat her personal best 
and become the first female athlete from Tyrone to win two state 
championships, with a jump of 5'8".
   Well Mr. Speaker, I am proud to say that Erika raised the bar yet 
again, this year taking first place as a senior, and achieving an 
outstanding 5'10" jump earlier in the season. With this milestone, she 
tied the PIAA record that has been held since 1979 and became the only 
three-time PIAA state champion in Tyrone Area High School's history.
   Perhaps Erika's most impressive aspect, though, is that she never 
neglected her education in pursuit of her passion. This past week, 
Erika graduated from Tyrone Area High School where she was the 
salutatorian. Starting this year, Erika will attend the University of 
Miami, where she will be a student athlete. Erika will double major in 
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, as well as competing 
on the track team.
   Today I am honored to recognize Erika Voyzey's tremendous 
achievements, and I look forward to her future accomplishments. I have 
no doubt that she will continue doing what she has always done--raise 
the bar and clear new heights, both athletically and academically.

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