[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING RANDY SMITH

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor one of 
western New York's greatest athletes, Randy Smith.
  A natural competitor, he came to Buffalo to play basketball, soccer, 
and track and field at Buffalo State before he was drafted into the 
National Basketball Association by the Buffalo Braves in the third 
round.
  An underdog from the very start, Randy Smith became the heart and 
soul of the Braves, holding records and becoming the most valuable 
player in the 1978 NBA All-Star Game.
  Randy Smith embodied western New York's hardworking spirit and 
community pride. He often spent time playing basketball in local parks 
and visiting city schools, serving as an inspiration and mentor to kids 
across the community.
  Randy Smith passed away at the age of 60 in 2009. During a time when 
our community is still healing from heartbreak and loss, we must 
continue to keep his legacy alive.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Buffalo Braves all-star 
Randy Smith and his commitment to becoming the good neighbor to the 
City of Good Neighbors.

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