[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 145 (Friday, September 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E817-E818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             KELLER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, MAXIMUS WILLIAMSON

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 8, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero of the week, Keller High School student, Maximus 
Williamson. At 14 years old, Maximus set a new National Age Group 
record for the boys 13-14 age group at the 2021 Texas Age Group 
Swimming Championships, becoming the fastest American male in the 
event's history for his age range.

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  He has continued to excel, recently breaking more records, and taking 
home the gold in the 200 meters individual medley course at the World 
Junior Championships. As if Maximus taking home gold wasn't impressive 
enough, his performance at the championships is matched by only 1 other 
American teenager, a man who went on to win 4 consecutive Olympic gold 
medals in the race. His time compares to what the great Michael Phelps 
accomplished at that age.
  I congratulate Maximus on his win and thank him for representing 
North Texas well. I wish him all the best in his future competitions 
and will be rooting for him.

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