[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
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         CONGRATULATING BOBBY HAGER ON BEING NAMED TO TEAM USA

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 2018

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize 
Bobby Hager, an exceptionally talented young man from the Sixth 
District of Illinois. Bobby was recently selected to compete for Team 
Illinois in the 2018 Special Olympics USA National Games.
  As the first student ever chosen from Barrington High School, Bobby 
is one of the 46 Special Olympic athletes from Illinois selected to 
compete in the Special Olympics USA National Games. Bobby will join 
with more than 4,000 athletes and coaches from across the United States 
in Seattle for the games.
  After winning a gold medal at the district tournament in May followed 
with a bronze medal at the statewide competition in June, Bobby has 
earned his way to Seattle. He will be competing in the track and field 
portion of the Olympics. His event is throwing a softball for distance. 
His athletic prowess does not end there. He is also a member of the 
Special Olympics basketball team and has been active in the Special 
Olympics since the 5th grade. Bobby serves as a role model to all those 
with a dream and I look forward to following his progress come the 
Olympics in July.
  Bobby has immense potential and a strong work ethic. I have no doubt 
these traits will serve him well this summer. Mr. Speaker, please join 
me in recognizing Bobby Hager for his remarkable achievement.