[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5027]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO THOMAS FERNANDEZ

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                   G1in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention an award 
won by Thomas Fernandez, a 12-year-old resident of our great community, 
Albuquerque, NM. Thomas Fernandez is the 1999 BMX Grand National 
Champion for his age group.
  Thomas began competing when he was 4\1/2\ years old. He has more than 
200 trophies displayed at his family's home in Barrio de Duranes. This 
is the second time Thomas has taken this prestigious national title. 
The first time was in 1992 at the age of 6.
  Please join me in recognizing this achievement of Thomas Fernandez 
and wish him continued success.

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