[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 4, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CLERMONT NATIVE EARNS NATIONAL ATHLETIC RECOGNITION

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Clermont, Florida, 
native Diane Travis, who exemplifies the type of citizen who puts 
community above self.
  Ms. Travis serves as a councilwoman, small business owner, and most 
recently was named as a finalist for the Anne Viviani Women's Great 
Grand Masters Duathlete of the Year. As a duathlete who runs, bikes, 
and then runs again, she truly exhibits tremendous perseverance, 
discipline, and strength of character.
  Even more noteworthy is the fact that she dedicates each race to her 
friend, Anne Viviani, whom this award is named after, and who sadly 
lost her life in a car accident returning home from a competition.
  Being recognized as a finalist for Duathlete of the Year reflects the 
great success Ms. Travis has displayed in past competitions, including 
being the 2019 champion in her age group at the Women's USA Nationals, 
and then capturing the silver medal at the world competition.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Councilwoman Travis the best of luck moving 
forward as a finalist and in all future competitions. I know she will 
continue to make Clermont, the 15th Congressional District, and our 
country proud.

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