[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E645]
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                       CELEBRATING TRISTEN EVATT

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2024

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Tristen 
Evatt, the Yulee High School Hornet, who recently won the long jump 
Class 2A track and field state finals in the free state of Florida. 
Tristen wrote new Hornet history, becoming the third school state 
champion, and setting a personal record en route to gold.
  Stepping foot onto the University of North Florida campus, Tristen 
knew she needed to pull off something special, and she did just that. 
On her final jump, Tristen buzzed through the air to sting the 
competition with a massive leap, blowing past her personal best.
  The state championship was a hive of activity for Tristen. She also 
qualified in the triple jump, 100-meter dash, and the 4x100-meter 
relay. Throughout the events, Tristen shined, finishing fourth in the 
triple jump to go along with her gold medal.
  The state finals were Tristen's last high school meet before she 
heads off to University of South Florida in the fall of 2024, and she 
was determined to go out on top. Years of hard work paid off and 
winning the state championship firmly cements her as the Queen Bee of 
Hornet athletes. We are exceptionally proud of this young lady.
  Mr. Speaker on behalf of Florida's 4th Congressional District, I ask 
that my colleagues in Congress join me in congratulating Tristen Evatt 
on this remarkable achievement.

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