[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 99 (Thursday, June 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
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CONGRATULATING ANNIE WIRTH ON HER WIN AT THE IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN 
                               LONG JUMP

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Annie Wirth, a 
junior from Geneseo High School, who won first place at the Illinois 
High School Association (IHSA) State Championship in Long Jump.
  Annie's win at the IHSA Girls Track and Field State Championship can 
be summed up by shattered records and a team trophy. With the bar set 
at 5 feet, 10 inches, Annie began her attempt with a slight jump before 
sprinting at the bar and bending around it nearly six feet in the air. 
She knew that jump would set a new record, and the height of the jump 
was the tallest out of any of the three classes. Annie medaled again 
after a 17-foot, 7\3/4\ leap, placing third in that competition. She 
also placed fifth in the 300m hurdles, running 45.35 in the rain. As a 
former athlete, I commend Annie for her dedication to her team and to 
her sport and am proud of how far that has taken her.
  Annie's athletic success is remarkable. I am incredibly proud to 
serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District and student-athletes like 
Annie Wirth. Madam Speaker, I would like to formally congratulate Annie 
Wirth again, the Illinois High School Association State Champion in 
Long Jump.

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