[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 165 (Thursday, September 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING JALEEN ROBERTS ON RECEIVING SILVER MEDALS IN THE TOKYO 
                            PARALYMPIC GAMES

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2021

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to rise to 
congratulate Jaleen Roberts on earning two silver medals at this year's 
Tokyo Paralympic Games.
  Jaleen Roberts attended Kent-Meridian High School where she competed 
in the ambulatory races at the Washington State track meet. Born with 
cerebral palsy, Jaleen trained and excelled in sports such as soccer, 
wrestling, and gymnastics.
  As a result of her perseverance and athleticism, she was named to the 
U.S. 2020 Paralympics Track and Field National Team. In both her 
events, the long jump and 100-meter dash, Jaleen earned silver medals 
and set new U.S. records. Her accomplishments are a testament to her 
hard work, commitment, and intense training she completed to arrive in 
Tokyo.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Jaleen's incredible 
representation of our country, our state, and Washington's Ninth 
Congressional District on the world stage.

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