[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1062]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BRAD KENDELL

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                          HON. DAVID W. JOLLY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Brad Kendell for 
his tenacity and perseverance in the face of adversity.
  Brad Kendell is a Pinellas County native, from Clearwater. His 
passion for sailing with his father at the Clearwater Yacht Club began 
when he was just 7 years old. However, in 2003, his life drastically 
changed when he lost both his legs in a horrific plane crash with his 
father and flight instructor.
  Mr. Kendell coped with his injury by meeting with other disabled 
sailors and soon discovered that his disability could not stop him from 
pursuing his true passion of sailing. He began to sail competitively 
this year and has already won a world championship. This qualifies him 
to represent the U.S. in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio this summer.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge Mr. Kendell's courage after a 
horrific accident and ask that this body join me in wishing Mr. Kendell 
the best of luck in the games this summer.

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