[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26622]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ANTONIO MOORE

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 3, 2007

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Antonio Moore, a 
16-year-old student at Mt. Vernon Township High School in Mt. Vernon, 
Illinois.
  Antonio was chosen as one of the 401 athletes for Team USA that will 
be competing in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in China. While 
in China, Antonio will compete in the 400 meter run, shot put and 4 400 
meter run.
  I also rise to honor the organization that makes Olympic dreams like 
Antonio's a reality. The Special Olympics currently serves over 2.5 
million athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide. Their 
volunteerism and commitment to helping people with disabilities is 
truly remarkable.
  I am pleased to congratulate Antonio on his success. I wish him, and 
all of Team USA, the best as they represent their country.

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