[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 152 (Friday, September 20, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMENDING ATLANTIC CITY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD TEAM

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, the Atlantic City High School track and 
field team is comprised of some incredibly driven athletes.
  Claudine Smith and Isaiah Whaley, both graduating seniors, were 
especially impressive contributors to their team's success.
  During her time on the team, Claudine won three State, seven south 
Jersey, six Cape-Atlantic League, and six Atlantic County 
championships. It is unbelievable. With these accomplishments closing 
out her high school career, it is no wonder she was named the Press 
Girls Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
  Isaiah, too, surpassed many records during his time. He broke his 
school's 26-year-old record in the 400-meter dash and ranked number 
five in the State of New Jersey for the event.
  These students are incredibly talented, and their head coaches, Roy 
Wesley, Jr., and Jonathan P. Parker, undoubtedly helped them develop 
and grow in their sport.
  To all the members of the Atlantic County track and field team, we 
are immensely proud of your hard work and determination, and we can't 
wait to see what you all achieve in the future.
  We are proud of you in Atlantic County. We are proud of you in south 
Jersey. We are proud of you in New Jersey. And we are proud of you in 
the United States of America.

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