[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 106 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E822-E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    APPLAUDING THE TURNSTONE CENTER

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2019

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise to applaud the Turnstone Center in 
Fort Wayne, Indiana, for hosting the International Blind Sports 
Federation Goalball &Judo Paralympic Qualifying Competition. Later this 
summer, thousands from across the country will be in the Summit City as 
first-class athletes with visual impairments compete for a chance to 
represent their country on the world stage at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic 
Games.
  Since 1943, Turnstone has worked with disabled individuals from all 
walks of life in helping them excel with athletic programs, as well

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as by offering health and learning opportunities. As one of only four 
Olympic and Paralympic Training Sights in the country, their work is of 
the utmost importance for those they serve, including the athletes who 
have worked so hard to compete this summer.
  I salute the hard-working men and women of the Turnstone Center 
staff, as well as the athletes with whom they will be working during 
this exciting event. These individuals have made great strides to reach 
this level, just as this organization makes great strides every day to 
serve them, and Hoosiers from across the region. Our community is 
continuously enhanced by Turnstone's fine work, and I wish their staff 
the very best and the athletes the best of luck as the Qualifying 
Competition gets underway.

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