[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 HONORING SUMMER BRITCHER OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR HER CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS 
       AND PERFORMANCE AT THE 2018 WINTER OLYMPICS IN SOUTH KOREA

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I extend my sincere congratulations to 
Miss Summer Britcher of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, for a great run at the 
2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Summer represented 
the United States on the Olympic Luge team, and is a true champion--of 
which the citizens of the 4th Congressional District couldn't be more 
proud.
   Summer's career highlights thus far are remarkable. Her five World 
Cup career victories make her the all-time singles leader in USA Luge 
history. She won the 2012 Youth Olympic Games Gold medal in team relay, 
the Silver medal in team relay at Junior World Championships in 
Austria, earned the 2013 Norton Junior National Championship, and was 
named the 2017 U23 World Champion. Summer also finished 15th at the 
2014 XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
   Although the end result at the 2018 Winter Olympics wasn't as she'd 
hoped, Summer was the epitome of true grit, character and 
sportsmanship. She summarized the experience with the following 
statement: ``I love my teammates, and I think the important thing that 
I feel (is) incredibly lucky to be a part of this team and to have them 
in my life.'' Summer set the standard--in performance, perseverance and 
sportsmanship--for all to follow.
   On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I commend 
and congratulate Summer Britcher on her hard work and determination 
that has led to these exceptional achievements. We look forward to her 
future adventures.

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