[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2795]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO JACKIE STILES

  (Mr. MORAN of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I join the gentleman from 
Missouri (Mr. Blunt) in recognizing the achievement of a remarkable 
athlete that comes from the First District of Kansas. Claflin, Kansas, 
population 700, native Jackie Stiles, who averages around 30 points per 
game, is one of college basketball's most outstanding scorers.
  On March 1, she made history by breaking the NCAA Division I women's 
career scoring record of 3,133 points. She increased that record by 
adding another 35 points on March 3 during Southwest Missouri's final 
regular season game. Jackie's hard work and dedication to basketball is 
unparalleled. She remains the leading scorer in Kansas high school 
basketball history.
  Her practice routine includes shooting 1,000 baskets each time. While 
in high school, Jackie's right wrist was broken during a game. Days 
later, the right-handed shooter was training herself to shoot with her 
left hand. These examples demonstrate her natural talents and desire to 
achieve perfection.
  Jackie has received so many well deserved honors. Among them include 
twice being named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, in 
addition to being a member of the United State's Gold Medal-Winning 
Jones Cup Team. This year she was nominated for an ESPY, and is a 
hopeful for another Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year 
award, in addition to being named Naismith Player of the Year.
  Jackie is quick to acknowledge the contributions of others in her 
success, particularly her parents, Pat and Pam Stiles, of Claflin, 
Kansas. She always places her team first and herself second. She 
maintains an undying devotion to her fans and it is common for her to 
stay hours after the game until each person who wants an autograph has 
seen her.
  Seldom does an individual come along whose character and skill 
transcend beyond the court. In Kansas and Missouri, Jackie is a role 
model. Now the rest of the Nation can discover how special she is. 
Jackie Stiles is truly deserving of her most recent honors and 
accomplishments.
  Madam Speaker, congratulations to her and her hometown of Claflin, 
Kansas.

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