[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CADEN LEONARD

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2024

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero, Caden Leonard. As a sophomore at Southlake Carroll High 
School, Caden has made waves in the cross-country world. After winning 
the Class 6A individual state title and leading the Dragons to the 6A 
team championship, he went on to lift his team to a bronze medal at the 
Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) final. In qualifying for the NXN, he clocked 
a personal best, walking away with bronze and First Team All-Region 
recognition at Nike Cross Regionals South.
  Not only is Caden an exceptional athlete, he's also a servant in the 
community, volunteering with the Young Men's Service League, the local 
branch of the Special Olympics, and serving in youth ministry at 
White's Chapel Methodist Church. Caden's dedication to academics, 
athletics, and public service led Gatorade to name him as Texas' 2024 
Boys Cross Country Player of the Year.
  Congratulations to Caden on his incredible accomplishments and well-
deserved recognition. I look forward to following his cross-country 
career and cheering him on.

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