[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING DEMARKUS BOWMAN, MR. FOOTBALL

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lakeland High 
School's Demarkus Bowman, who was recently named Florida's Mr. 
Football.
  After finishing runner-up last year, Demarkus beat out the 
competition this year, having run for over 1,600 yards and 24 
touchdowns in only 11 games. As a unanimous 5-star running back and the 
number 16 overall player in the Nation, Demarkus will be taking his 
talent next season to Clemson University.
  Not only is Demarkus a star football player, but Demarkus also excels 
in track. More importantly, Demarkus is a young man with a grateful 
heart who is supported by a devoted family and friends.
  I am proud of Demarkus and all his Dreadnaught teammates who 
represent our district so well. Not only do I celebrate their 
accomplishments on the field, but I also look forward to seeing them 
take on the mantle of leadership in their generation.

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