[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 125 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING JAYLA ATKINSON

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jayla Atkinson, 
a junior from Stow-Munroe Falls City High School as the champion of the 
week for Ohio's 13th Congressional District.
  Jayla recently won the Division I State title in the 800-meter race 
with a winning time of 2 minutes 10.74 seconds.
  Jayla's win highlights the importance of perseverance and the will to 
win because last year, Jayla finished second in the 800-meter State 
meet, but she did not quit.
  After a year of training, hard work, and dedication, Jayla came back 
stronger than ever, bringing the Division I State title back to Ohio's 
13th District.
  Jayla is truly an exceptional athlete, and her achievements made her 
family, teammates, coaches, and community proud.
  Madam Speaker, once again, I congratulate Jayla Atkinson on her 
Division I State title and wish her the best of luck in her future 
competitions. I thank her for making the birthplace of champions proud.

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