[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4976]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING UTAH'S OLYMPIANS

  (Mr. STEWART asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor all Olympians but, 
especially, the Olympians who are heading to Rio from my home State of 
Utah.
  My family and I hardly ever watch TV. We have lost the remote control 
for months at a time and no one has really cared, but, every 4 years, 
we do look forward to watching the Olympic Games on television. Part of 
the reason it is fun for us is that we realize the enormous commitment, 
strength, and courage it takes to become an Olympic athlete, and we 
realize the endless hours of training and sacrifice that will, 
hopefully, lead to their success.
  I am extremely proud of the Utahns who have earned their spot on Team 
USA: Devery Karz for rowing, Jared Ward for track and field, and Jake 
Gibb for volleyball. Others will be added to the Olympic team in the 
next few weeks.
  We should all look to these Olympians as examples of hard work and 
dedication. They may not be guaranteed medals in Rio, but to all of us 
Americans, to Utahns, and others, we view them as champions. I wish 
them all good luck, and I wish them success and safety. My family and I 
will find the remote control, and we will be cheering for them this 
summer.

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