[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19334]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          OLAJU ``O.J.'' GREEN

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 2009

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the 
constituents of Ohio's 7th Congressional District to express our 
deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Olaju ``O.J.'' Green 
and to recognize the numerous achievements of this outstanding young 
man.
  O.J. was a not only an excellent student in the classroom, but was 
also a leader and standout athlete for Canal Winchester High School's 
Football Team. He was both dedicated and hardworking, leading his 
football team to qualify for the state playoffs.
  In addition to his successes in the classroom and on the football 
field, he was also a great artist. I met O.J. through his participation 
in the 7th Congressional District Art Show. His pencil drawing 
submitted for the art show was thought provoking and clearly showed his 
talent. It was an honor for me to meet this bright, well-rounded and 
articulate young man.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this 
time of terrible loss.

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