[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 30443-30444]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO MIKE FLYNT, A MEMBER OF THE SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY 
                             FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I stand today to recognize an 
outstanding individual in my district. Recently, Mike Flynt, at age 59, 
became the second oldest athlete to participate in NCAA collegiate 
football. Mr. Flynt is a linebacker for the Sul Ross State University 
Lobos and has exemplified himself as a team leader and an inspiration 
to the younger players on the team. This weekend marks the final game 
of the season for the Sul Ross Lobos and I would like to congratulate 
the team on a great season and to Mike for providing leadership and 
inspiration that certainly contributed to the team's success.
  Mike Flynt is not only an inspiration on the football field; he is 
also an expert in physical fitness. He is a certified Master of Fitness 
Sciences and a youth fitness trainer. He has worked as a fitness and 
conditioning specialist at the Universities of Nebraska, Oregon and 
Texas A&M. Mr. Flynt is also the inventor of a portable gym system that 
received a government patent and also a founding member of the 
international Strength and Conditioning Association.
  Across the Nation, people have heard the story of Mike Flynt. He has 
received countless e-mails and letters congratulating him on his 
accomplishments. His popularity has also drawn donations to the 
University in order to fund scholarships and to purchase needed 
athletic equipment.
  Because of this impact, I have asked President Bush to appoint Mr. 
Flynt to the Council

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of Physical Fitness and Sports. He would be a perfect candidate to 
serve on the council due to his lifelong commitment to health and 
fitness. He would serve as an inspiration to people of all ages and 
would be a wonderful addition to the Council.
  I would like to reiterate my amazement at the accomplishments of Mike 
Flynt. I recognize him today for being an inspiration to his community 
and to the Nation. We should keep the story of Mike Flynt in mind and 
remember that age should not be a barrier to our dreams.

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