[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
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    RECOGNIZING JAYLA ATKINSON FOR BEING NAMED OHIO'S 13TH DISTRICT 
                          CHAMPION OF THE WEEK

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                        HON. EMILIA STRONG SYKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2024

  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Jayla Atkinson as 
Ohio's 13th District Champion of the Week.
  Jayla, a senior at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, ended her high 
school track career as the back-to-back Division I State Champion in 
the 800 meters.
  This is actually the second time I have had the honor of recognizing 
Jayla on the House floor for her athletic accomplishments, as I had the 
pleasure of congratulating her after she secured her first state title 
last year.
  In this year's dramatic finish, returning state champion Jayla put in 
a huge push in the last 100 meters to secure her second state title.
  In defending her state title, Jayla set a new school and personal 
record time of 2 minutes and 9:51 seconds.
  This impressive win capped off a very successful high school track 
career for Jayla, during which she garnered numerous accolades 
including her two state titles, one state runner-up title, one third 
place state title finish, and several regional and district awards.
  Her dedication, determination, and passion for her sport is 
outstanding and shows just what hard work can accomplish.
  Congratulations once again to Jayla Atkinson for defending her state 
title, and for an illustrious high school career.
  She has made her school, family, and community very proud, and I wish 
her the best in her future endeavors.

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