[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 211 (Friday, December 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING CRYSTAL LANGHORNE

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 2023

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. I rise today to honor the achievements and 
outstanding athletic career of Crystal Langhorne, a resident of 
Willingboro, New Jersey and a trailblazer on the basketball court.
  A former member of the Willingboro High School's girls basketball 
team. Crystal became the all-time highest scorer with over 2,000 points 
in her high school career. Not only did she possess athletic prowess on 
the court, she continuously showed sportsmanship and camaraderie to her 
teammates, coaches, and opponents.
  Crystal continued her basketball career at the University of 
Maryland, where she led the team to an historic national championship 
in 2006 as a key starter for the Terrapins. A fierce athlete, she 
became Maryland's all-time highest scorer and record holder with 2,247 
career points. Upon graduating Crystal started her tenure as a 
professional basketball player in the WNBA, playing for the Washington 
Mystics and, later, the Seattle Storm. She continued to demonstrate her 
love for the game and unparalleled talent racking up more remarkable 
accolades, including Most Improved Player and All-WNBA honors.
  Crystal's talents don't end within the 94 feet of hardwood. Since her 
retirement from the WNBA she has been a force for social justice across 
our country. As the Director at Forece4Change, a social justice 
platform for the Seattle Storm, Crystal helps amplify the voices of 
black women, fights for voting rights for all Americans, and supports 
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities through a wide variety of initiatives. 
Recently, she had the opportunity to speak about racial and social 
justice platforms at the White House.
  The scope of her work has touched the lives of thousands across the 
country, including many in New Jersey's Third District. This month, 
Crystal's alma mater, Willingboro Township School District, dedicated 
the high school gymnasium in her honor. Crystal was able to celebrate 
the special night and notable achievement with the Willingboro 
community, former coaches and teammates in what is now the Crystal 
Langhorne Gymnasium.
  Crystal Langhorne embodies the tenacity and spirit of Willingboro 
Township that makes me proud to represent this community. We are lucky 
to have her as one of our own as an inspiration to young basketball 
players and community leaders throughout our district.

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