[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25429]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST JASON READ

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, November 20, 2004

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jason Read on his gold 
medal performance in rowing at the 2004 Olympic Games held in Athens, 
Greece, and also to commend him on his heroic service to the American 
people on September 11, 2001.
  Read and his fellow teammates from the U.S. Men's Elite rowing team 
won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Athens, on August 22, 2004. 
Read helped his team set a new world record in their event. He has 
repeatedly stated how proud he was to represent America to the world at 
the Olympics, and he usually adds that he is also proud to serve as a 
local volunteer fire chief in Ringoes, New Jersey.
  On September 11th, 2001 Jason Read, joined other workers in the 
rescue and recovery efforts by setting up field hospitals, treatment 
centers, and by searching for survivors at Ground Zero.
  This past September, the people of Ringoes honored Read with a parade 
celebrating his Olympic gold medal and his contributions as a 
firefighter. As both an Olympic athlete and devoted fire chief, Read 
has demonstrated a strong sense of community and commitment to public 
service that can inspire every American.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire 12th district of New Jersey, I 
ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jason Read for 
his Olympic gold medal in rowing, and also, for his commitment to serve 
the people of Ringoes, New Jersey, and the people of America.

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