[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING TATUM DAVID

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Tatum David, a 
freshman student from Olney High School, who won the Illinois Class 2A 
state cross country race on November 9. Tatum covered the three-mile 
course in 16 minutes and four seconds. Her blazingly fast first mile of 
5:03 subdued the field as she established a sizeable lead. She ran the 
next two miles in 5:26 and 5:35, respectively, winning the crown in 
convincing fashion.
  The fast first mile reflected the way Tatum has run all season--go 
out fast, take a big lead, exhaust the field, and win. It makes for a 
very fast pace overall, and Tatum' s time set a Class 2A record.
  What might be even more remarkable is how new Tatum is to the sport. 
A freshman with still untapped potential, she also placed fourth at the 
Nike Midwest Regional race on November 16, running against 298 other 
athletes. Her next event will be on November 29 at the Foot Locker 
Cross Country Midwest Regional.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure I stand to recognize Tatum 
David for her success, and I would like to extend my best wishes to her 
for a bright future.

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