[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H2862-H2863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING QUINYON MITCHELL

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and recognize Quinyon 
Mitchell, a cornerback from the University of Toledo. Quinyon was 
recently selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 22nd overall pick 
in the 2024 NFL draft.
  Northwest Ohio is undeniably proud of Mr. Mitchell. He became the 
first

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Toledo Rocket selected in the first round in 31 years.
  Mr. Mitchell was the first defensive back taken in this year's draft, 
and he also became the first UT player ever named as a semifinalist for 
the Chuck Bednarik Award given annually to the Nation's top defensive 
player.
  His selection in the draft now marks three straight years that a 
Toledo player has been selected by an NFL franchise. I extend my 
heartfelt congratulations to Quinyon Mitchell for his remarkable 
achievements.
  He truly embodies the spirit of excellence that the University of 
Toledo and northwest Ohio strive to achieve.
  We all know Quinyon will continue to make us proud as he shines on 
the national stage. Go Rockets, go Quinyon, go Birds.

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