[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24419]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            MARTIAL ARTS DAY

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2005

  Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, the National Association of 
Professional Martial Artists, Project Action Foundation and martial 
arts schools in my community recently joined together to bring 
attention to martial arts and the positive benefits of martial arts 
training.
  On this day of awareness, the martial arts schools hosted open houses 
to provide exposure and bring attention to the art. Martial arts has a 
reputation for introducing and reinforcing the values of self-
discipline, focus, self-esteem, while enhancing non-violent conflict 
resolution, self-confidence, goal setting abilities and strength of 
character creating productive healthy people.
  Mr. Speaker, for these reasons I ask you to join me in congratulating 
those in my home town of Albuquerque, New Mexico who participated in 
this successful celebration and commend them for the positive impact 
martial arts has on those who participate.

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