[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17638]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CARLY PATTERSON

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last month, Carly Patterson 
captured the gold medal and the hearts of the world when she won the 
all-around competition in gymnastics. Her come-from-behind victory will 
always have a place in the all-time best moments in the Athens 
Olympics. It is a tremendous honor to recognize America's sweetheart 
for her hard work. Carly also won a silver medal in the team 
competition and an individual silver in the balance beam.
  Just this past weekend, Allen, Texas, gave her a hero's welcome-back 
parade. Thousands lined the street to congratulate her on a job well 
done.
  Carly Patterson is a shining example for America to countless young 
people about all that you can accomplish when you put your mind to it. 
Carly made Allen and America proud with her good sportsmanship and her 
heart of a champion.
  Great job, Carly Patterson. We are proud of you. God bless you. We 
all salute you.

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