[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CAYLA RIVAS

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud the 
success of Ms. Cayla Rivas. Cayla broke a world record at the American 
Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Land Speed Grand Championship, which 
took place from August 27 through September 1, in Wendover, Utah. Cayla 
broke the 500 modified partial streamlined-pushrod blown gas (MPS-PBG) 
class with a speed of 134.722 miles per hour (mph) on a Buell Blast 500 
cubic centimeter (cc). She is to be commended for this impressive 
accomplishment and for representing the Valley.
  Cayla's interest in motorcycle racing began at an early age when her 
father, Chris Rivas, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) runner-up 
and four time winner on the national circuit switched from motorcycle 
drag-racing to land speed-racing. Continuing the family legacy, her 
motorcycle career began at the age of twelve years old. Cayla's father 
and mother taught her the importance of hard work and commitment as she 
set her first world record in 2001 going 62.9 mph for the MPS-PF class.
  Not only is Cayla a world-record holder, but she is also an active 
member in the Fresno community. As a junior at Fresno Christian High 
School, Cayla is involved in multiple school and local activities. She 
is a three-sport varsity athlete as a cheerleader, soccer player, and a 
sprinter on the track team. In addition, Cayla is a successful artist 
as she has won grants and awards at local art festivals for her acrylic 
painting and colored pencil drawings.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues in 
the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in recognizing Ms. Cayla 
Rivas for her exceptional accomplishments. Cayla's passion for racing 
and team activities make her a well-rounded individual and source of 
inspiration and pride for the San Joaquin Valley.

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