[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               GOLFER AND SPECIAL OLYMPIAN, SHAUN LINSEY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2018

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on any beautiful day down in Houston, 
Texas, you can find Shaun Linsey driving perfectly hit golf balls down 
the range. His father, Mark, is Shaun's biggest fan and competitor. 
Mark and Shaun have competitions between the two from time to time, but 
it's always in good fun.
  At age three, Shaun's parents were told he was autistic and that he 
wouldn't ever be able to speak. Shaun has defied the odds, and with the 
help of his mom, Linda, Shaun is able to both speak and compete in the 
sport he loves.
  Shaun has since picked up the game of golf and has become wildly 
successful. Even though his golf skills were impeccable, Shaun found he 
wasn't accepted in regular competitions. That's when he and his family 
turned toward the Special Olympics. The great program gave the young 
golfer a chance to compete and win. Shaun has done more than just 
compete in golf competitions. He and his dad have won area, state, and 
even placed in national competitions.
  Shaun is one of the best golfers around, and that's a true testament 
to his determination in continually striving to better himself. 
Becoming a great golfer takes a lot of hard work and it is evident 
Shaun has put in many hours on the golf course to get to where he is 
today.
  I am honored to be able to speak of Shaun's accomplishments in his 
life. I am also honored to say Shaun hails from our beloved Houston. 
His tenacity and passion for life is incredible and he truly 
exemplifies what it means to be a Special Olympian.
  Keep golfing Shaun. We can't wait to see what else he accomplishes 
down the road.
  And that's just the way it is.

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