[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING EDDIE HART

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2026

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my colleague, 
Representative Mark DeSaulnier, to recognize Eddie Hart as he is 
inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.
  Born in Martinez, California and raised in Pittsburg, California, 
Eddie is known as the ``World's Fastest Human.'' He started his track 
and field career at Contra Costa College, winning state titles in the 
100- and 200-yard events. He went on to earn NCAA titles for the 100-
yard dash and 4 x 110-yard relay while competing at UC Berkley. He was 
ranked one of the top sprinters in the Nation between 1970 to 1979.
  Eddie went on to compete in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. During the 
U.S. Olympic Trials, he tied the world record for the 100-meter race 
with a run time of 9.9 seconds. He ran the anchoring leg in the 
American 4 x 100-meter relay team, earning a gold medal and helping the 
United States to set the world record in the race. In 1989, Eddie set 
the Masters world record in the 100-meter race, holding that record for 
14 years.
  Eddie has also demonstrated his commitment to serving youth in our 
community. In 2003, he co-founded the Eddie Hart All in One Foundation 
with his wife, Gwen, and son, Eddie, Jr., to empower disadvantaged 
youth through music, sports, and education. He was recognized as a 
Hometown Hero by the City of Pittsburg in 2024 for his incredible 
impact in the community.
  Our community takes great pride in honoring Eddie's legacy of service 
and athletic excellence. Please join us in recognizing Eddie Hart upon 
his induction to the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.

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