[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 69 (Monday, April 29, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF VICTORIA MARTIN'S PERFORMANCE AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS 
                              WORLD GAMES

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 29, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Victoria 
``Tori'' Martin and her accomplishment of earning one gold medal and 
two silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games.
  A 25-year-old woman from our local Woodbridge, VA represented the USA 
Team with honor at the Special Olympics World Games held in the United 
Arab Emirates this year. Through her hard work and dedication, Tori 
earned two silver medals in the 100m individual medley and the 200m 
freestyle, and a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke, with a winning 
time of 1:35:99.
  Tori began swimming at the age of two and has been reaching new goals 
ever since. Tori comes from a family of athletes and was raised to be a 
team player. She encourages her teammates even when it means finishing 
behind them. Tori trains five to six days a week and believes that 
everyone can create their own path and open new doors for themselves. 
Tori is an avid swimmer with unrelenting passion and ambition.
  Tori did an incredible job representing the United States in the 
Special Olympic World games and the U.S. is lucky to have her as a team 
member. We can all expect to see great things in the future from Tori.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments of Tori Martin at the Special Olympics World Games.

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