[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING STUDENT ATHLETES FOR GENEROSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Nebraska (Mr. Smith) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring attention to the 
outstanding community service demonstrated by the student athletes from 
North Central Sports Club in Nebraska.
  Harsh weather and devastating flooding has hit much of Nebraska this 
spring, causing destruction to many homes and communities and 
agriculture-producing facilities throughout our State. The recovery has 
not been easy, but the hard work, dedication, and generosity of 
Nebraskans has been on full display since the disaster struck. I want 
to highlight one group, the North Central Sports Club, which is made up 
of student athletes from Rock County and Keya Paha County, Nebraska.
  These student athletes were excited for their upcoming trip, an 
annual tradition, after completing the hard work of not only their 
competitive sports seasons and academic requirements, but also the 
fundraising which keeps the program running. However, instead of taking 
their annual trip, the students decided to donate the funds to help 
with the recovery of their neighboring community, which suffered much 
more of the storm's damage.
  Mr. Speaker, Nebraskans don't scare from a challenge, nor do they 
stand by as their friends and neighbors suffer. I am honored to 
recognize these student athletes from Rock County and Keya Paha County, 
Nebraska, for their generosity and community service.

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