[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING JACKSONVILLE SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

  (Mr. BEAN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is all fun and games until 
somebody gets hurt, especially when it comes to youth sports, but that 
is where JSMP comes in.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Jacksonville Sports Medicine 
Program, which allows local youth to slam dunk and swing for the fences 
without fearing for their safety.
  It was always a joy to watch my kids play ball, but what if they get 
hurt? In northeast Florida, we know the answer. We turn to the 
Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program. Established in 1984, they have 
been a guiding light for countless families, coaches, and doctors in 
sports safety. Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death for 
kids in sports, but thanks to JSMP, over 50,000 student athletes have 
received free screenings. That is a stadium full of lives.
  We commend the leadership of Bob Sefcik, Dr. Jennifer Maynard, Jeff 
Ferguson, and Allegra Jaros for their unwavering commitment to this 
cause. I congratulate the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program for 40 
years.
  JSMP, play ball.

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