[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 203 (Monday, December 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING TANNER WHIPPLE ON HIS WIN AT THE SIX DAY INTERNATIONAL 
                           ENDURO IN PORTUGAL

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tanner Whipple 
for his win at the Six Day International Enduro in Portugal. The six-
day, 1,140-mile, off-road motorcycle race started in 1913, and is now 
in its 94th year. This year, Tanner took home the gold medal after 
competing against 30 other countries.
  Tanner was born into a racing family and has been riding since he was 
four years-old. He won the gold medal by being within 10 percent of the 
fastest person in his class division. Tanner competed against 30 other 
countries and is the first rider to represent the Quad-Cities Area 
since 1979. This is the most difficult race he says he has ever 
competed in. The weather and terrain were obstacles, but Tanner was 
able to surmount them to win the gold. He says his favorite part about 
riding was the adrenaline rush. Tanner is an example of the importance 
of dedication and a strong work ethic. With his talent and passion, I 
am proud to see him represent Colona, Illinois so well in the world.
  It is because of leaders such as Tanner that I am especially proud to 
serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would 
like to again formally congratulate Tanner Whipple on his win at the 
Six Day International Enduro in Portugal.

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