[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SWIMMING PRO AND SPECIAL OLYMPIAN, MEG NORMAN

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2018

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, every individual finds their refuge 
and sanctuary in different places. Meg Norman finds hers in the 
swimming pool. Rightfully so, as Meg is a fierce swimming competitor 
and an even fiercer lover of life.
  At the age of two, Meg appeared on the autism spectrum. Her mom, 
Joan, said being doted on by her older siblings helped boost her 
confidence. And boost her confidence it did. Meg has no hesitation 
jumping into a pool to compete in races. Her competitors don't even 
stand a chance when she pushes off that pool wall. Her recipe for 
success? Practicing hard, having a lot of fun and always smiling. Meg 
is determined to succeed every time she jumps into the pool and that's 
aided by focusing on winning and keeping a positive attitude.
  Meg is a competitor in the Special Olympics and as you can imagine, 
has been very successful. The Special Olympics has given her an outlet 
to compete in a sport she loves and she has thrived during every 
moment. Meg's competitive spirit has driven her motivation to succeed 
and also helped her to win several titles and medals throughout her 
life.
  When you can't find Meg at the pool swimming laps, you can find her 
working in the Special Olympics office. At the office, she devotes her 
time to helping staff with various projects, which comes as a huge 
help.
  Meg's ``can-do'' attitude and joyful spirit is one to be admired. Her 
success in and out of the pool can be attributed to hard work and her 
own sense of determination. Nothing can get Meg down. That is why the 
pool is her sanctuary.
  I am honored to say Meg is a Special Olympian from Houston, Texas. As 
Texans and Houstonians, we pride ourselves in our hard work and 
determination to do something great with our lives. Meg has certainly 
lived up to both of those qualities, and I'm proud to be able to spread 
her story today. Just keep swimming, Meg.
  And that's just the way it is.

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