[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17946]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HANNAH WARFIELD AND JENNY BARRINGER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2008

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize two members 
of one of my Colorado offices, Hannah Warfield and Jenny Barringer.
  These two are world-class athletes, from my alma mater, the 
University of Colorado, who recently competed in the U.S. Olympic track 
and field trials in Eugene, Oregon.
  I want to start off by saying a few words about Hannah, a native of 
Sydney, Montana who competed in the Women's javelin competition.
  Her work ethic is extraordinary.
  Despite the rigors of a working a full time job, and recently 
graduating from the University of Colorado, she maintained a training 
schedule that would begin at 5 a.m. in the morning and would humble 
even the most dedicated among us.
  This work ethic propelled her to become the 2007 NCAA Women's Big 
Twelve Champion in the Javelin event.
  A distinction not achieved by a University of Colorado athlete in 20 
years.
  She is one of the most pleasant, organized and courteous individuals 
I have ever had the opportunity to meet.
  Although, Hannah came just short of making it to Beijing, words 
cannot express the amount of pride and inspiration she brought to our 
office and our community with her dedication to the pursuit of her 
dreams.
  Hannah's positive attitude and tenacity should serve as inspiration 
to all of us.
  Next, I would like to take a moment to speak about Jenny Barringer, 
from Oviedo, Florida, who competed in the women's 3,000m steeplechase 
event.
  Jenny is a true pioneer in the sport, which is making its inaugural 
appearance at the 2008 games.
  She recently shattered the American record in the women's 
steeplechase with a time of 9:22.73.
  If that were not enough, she maintains a 3.7 GPA, serves as a sign 
language interpreter, volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House, 
Habitat for Humanity, and the local adopt-a-road program.
  I can attest that Coloradans will be watching with immense pride in 
the coming weeks as Jenny goes for the gold in the Beijing.
  What impresses me most about Hannah and Jenny is that for as great as 
their athletic ability, they're ever better people.
  Active in their communities, great students combined with a desire to 
go above and beyond what is expected, they serve as a positive example 
of what can be achieved with hard work and a positive attitude.
  As a father of three extraordinary women myself, all of whom are 
athletes, I can attest Hannah and Jenny represent the pride that every 
parent who drops their kids off at an athletic practice or attends one 
of their competitions feels.
  It is an amazing honor to see two of our own in Colorado rise to this 
level, especially knowing it could not have happened to two better 
people.
  Hannah Warfield and Jenny Barringer embody the best our country could 
hope for in the next generation of Americans.
  I am privileged for the opportunity to have come to know these two 
remarkable individuals.
  I would like to close by saying go USA, and go Jenny in the 2008 
Beijing Olympics.

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