[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 147 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS FROM COLORADO'S FOURTH 
                                DISTRICT

  (Mr. LOPEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LOPEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Olympians 
and Paralympians from Colorado's Fourth Congressional District.
  To compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games is one of the highest 
honors an athlete can achieve. It takes years of hard work, grit, and 
determination, and I am honored to stand here today to celebrate their 
achievements in Paris.
  Anna Hall, Jessica Thoennes, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and 
Derrick White have all dedicated their lives to advancing their sports, 
and to them, I say congratulations.
  Each one of them has reached the top of their personal Everest. I 
hope that they feel incredibly proud when they reflect on their time in 
Paris and take a moment to celebrate their amazing accomplishments.
  Each of them has had to persevere through injuries, defeats, and 
personal setbacks. The example they have set serves as an inspiration 
for future generations of athletes and is something they should be 
deeply proud of.
  Mr. Speaker, Colorado's Fourth Congressional District was lucky to 
have such high-caliber athletes representing them this summer. They 
have made us proud, and I look forward to watching each of their 
careers grow.

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