[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23718]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  HONORING THE ATHLETES OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AND THE SAN FERNANDO 
                                 VALLEY

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2000

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the athletes from the 
Santa Clarita Valley and the greater San Fernando Valley for their 
outstanding performance in the games of the XXVIIth Olympiad, which 
began on September 15, 2000 in Sydney Australia. The majority of the 
San Fernando Valley lies within the 25th Congressional District. If the 
Greater San Fernando Valley was its own country, it would rank 14th in 
the gold medal count, just behind Hungary.
  The Olympians exemplify all that is right with America. To become a 
member of the United States Olympic Team, the athletes needed 
tremendous discipline to maintain grueling training schedules. They 
made personal sacrifices in order to reach their goals and have 
continually displayed outstanding sportsmanship. They are truly a 
credit to our country.
  Olympians who call the 25th Congressional District home include Adam 
Setliff, who placed fifth in the men's discus throw; Crystl Bustos, 
member of the women's softball team which won the gold medal; Anthony 
Ervin, winner of a gold medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle and a 
silver medalist in the men's freestyle relay; Mark Crear, winner of a 
bronze medal in the men's 110-meter hurdles; and Maurice Greene, who 
won a gold medal in the men's 100-meter race as well as a gold medal in 
the men's 100-meter relay.
  The efforts of these athletes are reflected not only in their 
collective medals but in the respect of every American. I would like to 
thank the Olympians for their tireless effort, dedication and 
contribution to America.

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