[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H769-H770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING LeBRON JAMES

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate a philanthropist, 
a community activist, a constituent of Ohio's 13th Congressional 
District, the birthplace of champions, and the greatest basketball 
player of all time, LeBron James, but we know him as just a kid from 
Akron, the GOAT, or King James.
  Yesterday, LeBron broke the NBA's scoring record previously set by 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 38,390 points. It was a feat that once seemed 
almost impossible for anyone except for LeBron, but James has become 
known for making the improbable part of his routine, including four NBA 
championships and numerous MVP titles.
  Mr. Speaker, LeBron James has scored 38,390 points in his career, 
making history on the 38th day of the year of his 38th year of life 
with 38 points.
  LeBron, we celebrate you and all of your accomplishments. You have, 
indeed, earned the title of greatest of all time and cemented Ohio's 
13th Congressional District as the birthplace of champions.

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  From one kid from Akron to another, LeBron, we are proud of you.

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