[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING GINNY THRASHER ON RECEIVING OLYMPIC GOLD IN THE 10 METER 
                               AIR RIFLE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Ginny Thrasher of 
Springfield, Virginia, on winning Olympic Gold at the 2016 Rio 
Olympics. Her dedication, hard work, and athletic prowess earned her 
the highest honor in the women's 10 meter air rifle event. This 
achievement is reserved for the most elite athletes in the world, and I 
am proud one of Virginia's own has joined their ranks.
  Ms. Thrasher's hard work, perseverance, and excellence are 
exemplified in her winning this medal. Winning the first Gold of the 
tournament, Ms. Thrasher led the way as the United States dominated 
their competition, winning 46 Gold medals during the 2016 Rio Olympics. 
We need to recognize and encourage the dedication that athletes like 
Ms. Thrasher display toward their sports. It is this dedication that 
creates the level of excellence that Ms. Thrasher has achieved.
  In addition to her Olympic greatness, Ms. Thrasher also helped the 
West Virginia Mountaineers win a fourth consecutive NCAA championship 
as she won the individual small-bore and air rifle titles at the event. 
She also holds more than 20 national and international records in her 
sport.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to highlight the importance of this award 
and what it represents for Ms. Thrasher, our great nation, and the 
Commonwealth of Virginia. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Ms. Thrasher on winning Olympic Gold in the women's 10 
meter air rifle. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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