[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 25443]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING CASEY HILMER

  (Mrs. SCHMIDT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Casey Hilmer of 
Cincinnati, Ohio, of the suburb of Indian Hill for finishing fourth in 
the women's division of the 30th Columbus Marathon.
  Casey, running her first marathon, and having no formal marathon 
training, finished with a time of 2 hours and 54 minutes. This was only 
7 minutes behind the overall women's winner. Casey also finished first 
in her age bracket.
  While her fourth place finish is extraordinarily impressive, it is 
what she overcame that brings me to this floor to celebrate her 
accomplishment. Ms. Hilmer's finish is made more impressive by what 
she's had to overcome.
  More than 6 years ago, at the age of 13, she was attacked. As she was 
jogging near her parents' home, Casey was abducted and stabbed four 
times. Thankfully, this did not stop her from doing what she loves--
running.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe Casey is a shining example of perseverance and 
dedication. Casey will not be deterred. I am confident this strong 
young woman will accomplish every goal on which she sets her mind.
  Congratulations, Casey, on your remarkable accomplishment. Perhaps 
your next goal--the Olympics.

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