[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING GATEWAY PARKS AND BARN ELITE TRAINING

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                           HON. BURGESS OWENS

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2025

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, in Utah, we believe in opportunity, hard 
work, and raising kids with the character to stand tall--not just in 
the classroom, but in life. That means giving them more than screens 
and participation trophies. It means real challenges, real discipline, 
and real opportunities to grow.
  That's why I want to recognize two Utah businesses--Gateway Parks in 
Spanish Fork and Barn Elite Training in Mapleton--that are stepping up 
where too many institutions have failed.
  Gateway Parks is making winter sports accessible to kids who might 
never get the chance, teaching them confidence, grit, and the value of 
falling down and getting back up. Barn Elite Training is giving young 
athletes a place to push their limits, to build mental and physical 
toughness in an era when both are in short supply.
  Too many kids today are struggling--with stress, with isolation, and 
with a culture that pushes them toward passivity instead of purpose. 
Meanwhile, Washington drags its feet. But these businesses aren't 
waiting for permission--they're taking action. And as we refocus on 
Making America Healthy Again, this is exactly the kind of leadership we 
should be lifting up.
  I'm proud to recognize Gateway Parks and Barn Elite Training for 
investing in our youth--because a strong America starts with strong 
kids.

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