[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 82 (Friday, May 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING COEN BREHMER'S FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2024

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Coen 
Brehmer, a Yulee High School Hornet who recently won the Florida High 
School weightlifting championships which is impressive at any age, but 
even more so as only a junior in high school.
  Coen qualified for both the Olympic and traditional in the 119-pound 
weight class. At the state championship, Coen stung the competition, 
winning first in the Olympic lift and finishing second in traditional. 
He pulled off a 160-pound snatch, a 205-pound clean-and-jerk, and a 
215-pound bench to bring home the gold. The victory was as sweet as 
honey and the crowd was buzzing at his magnificent displays of 
strength.
  The Hornets, under the leadership of Coach Kyle Dougherty, performed 
incredibly well across the board this season. Coen's teammates, Zachary 
Kruger and Kevin Harris, also qualified for state after exceptional 
performances this season.
  Coen is a fantastic representation of Northeast Florida. He is a kind 
friend and a great teammate. His hard work paid off and he became Yulee 
High School's first male state champion in any sport.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Florida's 4th Congressional District, I ask 
that my colleagues in Congress join me in congratulating Coen Brehmer 
on this remarkable achievement.

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