[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 201 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF WINTER THE DOLPHIN

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                           HON. CHARLIE CRIST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2021

  Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the passing of 
Winter the Dolphin, in celebration of her extraordinary life, and in 
honor of her home and family at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in my 
district.
  After being rescued from a crab trap in December 2005, two-month-old 
Winter lost her tail and had to adapt to life without it.
  But Winter didn't just survive. She thrived. And with a new 
prosthetic tail, her resilience inspired millions around the world--
including many wounded and disabled veterans.
  Winter's story became the inspiration for the movies Dolphin Tale and 
Dolphin Tale 2. And over her life, Winter provided hope to all who met 
her, and brought awareness to the plight of marine mammals.
  Winter's legacy is one of perseverance, courage, and environmental 
stewardship.

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