[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MILES KRAJEWSKI

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2024

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Miles Krajewski on his remarkable 2024 Paralympic 
performance. Miles and his teammate, Jayci Simon, made Paralympic 
history for the United States by becoming the first Americans to medal 
in Paralympic Badminton. Miles and Jayci earned the silver medal for 
Mixed Doubles in Paris. Hailing from Yankton, South Dakota, Miles 
represented our state with dedication and skill, serving as an 
inspiration to many.
  Miles graduated from Yankton High School earlier this year and will 
attend the University of South Dakota this fall as a business student. 
As an alumnus, I'm confident the University of South Dakota will be a 
great place for Miles to continue excelling as a student and athlete.
  At 19 years old, Miles has achieved significant success. Prior to 
competing at the 2024 Paralympics, he represented Team USA in Santiago 
in 2023. There, Miles won two gold medals in SH6 Badminton events where 
he secured first place in Singles by defeating the defending champion, 
and with Jayci Simon they won gold in Mixed Doubles after prevailing in 
four matches. Miles later earned bronze in Men's Doubles and Mixed 
Doubles in an impressive run at the 2024 Badminton World Federation 
Para-Badminton World Championships.
  I am proud to recognize and congratulate Miles for his hard work, 
dedication to the sport, and performance throughout his career. I wish 
him continued success in his future endeavors. I thank Miles for 
representing South Dakota well.

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