[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 124 (Monday, July 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING A CHAMPION, CASSANDRA WILSON

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 21, 2025

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true champion from 
Northwest Ohio, Cassandra Wilson.
  Cassandra is not only the first woman in Lucas County to bring home 
gold medals four years in a row for Special Olympics Powerlifting, she 
is also a fearless advocate who has served as the first Self Advocate 
from her county on the State Developmental Disabilities Council.
  Since the age of five, Cassandra has been a voice for those too often 
left unheard. Her advocacy, determination, and unbreakable spirit have 
shattered barriers and inspired communities.
  Even when faced with coaches who doubted her, she stood strong.
  She proved--and continues to prove--that strength isn't just about 
lifting weights; it's about lifting others up with you.
  She reminds us all that true leadership begins with courage, and true 
change comes from those who never give up. She is not just breaking 
records, she's breaking ground.
  Cassandra is a living example that hard work and confidence, not 
gender or circumstance, defines our potential.
  May her story continue to lift hearts, open minds, and pave the way 
for many more to follow.

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