[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 173 (Thursday, October 31, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING OWEN ALLEN

  (Mr. WRIGHT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. WRIGHT. Madam Speaker, 15 years ago a future gridiron star named 
Owen Allen was born. He was born with a gift, and that gift was 
superior athletic ability.
  At 15 he is already a standout running back for the Southlake Carroll 
varsity football team. In last week's game alone, he rushed more than 
200 yards and scored four touchdowns.
  Madam Speaker, Texans love competition, we love champions, and we 
love winners. We find the best of all these things in high school 
football. If you want to know why Texans are crazy about those Friday 
night lights, look no further than Owen Allen. His performance on the 
field excites and inspires.
  Running back Allen was just named the Dallas-Fort Worth High School 
Offensive Player of the Week. But athleticism is only one of young Mr. 
Allen's qualities. He is also a young man of great character, 
integrity, and decency.
  As a Member of Congress, I congratulate Mr. Allen and wish him many 
years of success as an athlete and as a human being. I have prayed 
God's blessings on him and his family.

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