[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 74 (Monday, May 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HASSON REDDICK FIRST ROUND NFL DRAFT PICK

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                           HON. DWIGHT EVANS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 1, 2017

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, right now, the NHL playoffs are going on but 
my Philadelphia Flyers are sitting in the penalty box, and as NBA teams 
seek the title in the NBA playoffs, sadly the Sixers have fouled out. 
But Philadelphians fear not! Hasson Reddick, a proud member of the 
Temple football team gives us all something to cheer for--because not 
only did he graduate already but he was picked in the First Round of 
the NFL DRAFT at number 13--lucky number 13.
   I want to extend my congratulations to Hasson Reddick. Hasson 
Reddick graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with a degree 
in Criminal Justice in December 2016. As you know, the NFL draft was in 
the City of Philadelphia last week and Line Backer Hasson Reddick was a 
first round draft pick at number 13.
   Hasson Reddick grew up in Camden, New Jersey. His mom is an educator 
at a Head Start in New Jersey and always stressed the importance of 
getting a good education. Education was always her top priority for her 
son. Hasson Reddick's father would practice football with his son early 
in the morning every day.
   Hasson Reddick started as a walk-on at Temple and was a part of the 
team for his entire collegiate career. Hasson Reddick is the true 
embodiment of perseverance. He is an example of persistence, keeping at 
a dream and not taking the word ``no'' for an answer.
   Hasson Reddick has not only made his family and friends proud but he 
has made the City of Philadelphia and the City of Camden proud. 
Congrats again, way to set a wonderful example for our neighborhoods.

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