[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11816]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                    CONGRATULATIONS TO REGGIE CROSS

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 7, 1999

  Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and bestow much 
deserved recognition to Reggie Cross of Arlington High School located 
in my hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.
  Reggie exemplifies what it means to be a student-athlete. As a 
student, Reggie has satisfied the National Collegiate Athletic 
Association's Scholastic Aptitude Requirements and will be able to go 
to the college of his choice and pursue his goal of a psychology 
degree.
  As an athlete, Reggie has excelled in both basketball and track. In 
basketball, Reggie helped the Arlington Knights win the city 
championship, and earned a spot on the city All-Star team. As Captain 
of the Arlington Track team, Reggie set the 400 meter record for both 
the North Central Sectional and the City Championship. At the State 
Track and Field Meet, Reggie blew away the rest of the field to win the 
State 400 meter championship.
  I can pay no greater tribute to Reggie than his track coach, Harold 
Grundy did when he said ``Nobody works harder than Reggie.'' Reggie 
shows us that hard work and determination are the best way for young 
people to achieve their dreams.
  Mr. Speaker, at a time when many people are looking down at young 
people, we can all look to the Reggies' of our communities and know 
that the future of America is still looking up.

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