[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 133 (Friday, August 4, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MISS JESSICA THOMPSON OF MARYLAND

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                          HON. DAVID J. TRONE

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 2023

  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
achievements of Miss Jessica Thompson, a resident of Middletown, 
Maryland and member of the Frederick County Knucklers marble shooting 
team. On June 22, 2023, Miss Thompson won the 100th Annual National 
Marbles Tournament. In addition to winning the top title in the girls' 
division, she won the honor of Good Sportsmanship. These titles earned 
her a college scholarship.
  As this year marks the 100th annual tournament, it is regarded as the 
oldest children's competitive sport in the United States, having 
started in 1922. During the week of June 22nd, young girls and boys 
from all across the nation gathered to participate in tournaments, 
engaging in over 1,200 games of Ringer. Throughout the intense three-
day event, Jessica displayed her exceptional skills by competing in 
more than 100 games. With determination and skill, she clinched the 
championship.
  It is with great pride that Maryland's sixth district welcomes the 
Queen of Marbles home to Middletown, and we wish her continued success 
in all of her endeavors.

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