[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING MS. DELINA RODRIGUES OF CARBON COUNTY

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                           HON. DANIEL MEUSER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2019

  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Ms. 
Delina Rodrigues of Carbon County, who represented the United States at 
the Special Olympics World Games in the United Arab Emirates. Delina 
took home three medals from the games: a bronze medal in the bench 
press competition and two gold medals in the deadlift and overall 
lifting events.
  Delina's success at the Special Olympics is the result of her many 
years of hard work and dedication to power lifting and track and field 
events. Having competed in various sports for Carbon County's Special 
Olympics Organization for fourteen years, she continues to exhibit 
great mental strength, athletic skill, and sportsmanship as she 
competes on the global stage.
  In addition to her outstanding athletic accomplishments, Delina is 
also a graduate of Carbon County Technical Institute. She is a great 
representation of the values we hold dear in Pennsylvania's Ninth 
District: courage, enthusiasm, and perseverance.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in celebrating Delina's remarkable achievements 
and wishing her continued success in all her future endeavors and 
competitions.

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