[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING CARMEN DeVRIES FOR HER STATE TITLE IN THE CLASS 1A 400-
                               METER DASH

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carmen DeVries, 
as the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1 A 400 meter dash 
gold medalist in the 2018 track and field state championships.
  This was DeVries' fourth trip to the state championships, and she was 
determined to go home with a gold medal her senior year. She persevered 
and completed the 400 meter dash with a first place time of 57.04 
seconds. In the same competition, she also achieved a bronze medal in 
the triple jump, stretching for 37ft., 4\1/4\ inches in the Class 1A 
triple jump. DeVries also earned her personal best time in the 400 
meters with a time of 57.95 seconds, which set the new school record at 
Lena-Winslow High School. I want to commend this student athlete on her 
tremendous accomplishments and work ethic. It takes a great deal of 
discipline and talent be awarded such titles. The great state of 
Illinois is very proud that our small towns produce giant athletes.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to again formally acknowledge Carmen DeVries on 
winning the first place title in the IHSA state competition for the 400 
meter dash. I join the community in congratulating her and we look 
forward to seeing her future achievements.

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