[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8083]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM GOWER

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to William Gower, a 
constituent of mine who has been overcoming his disabilities and 
gaining his freedom by participating in races for the past four years 
with Tim Thomas, Pastor of Munford Baptist Church in Munford, Alabama.
  William Gower is a 37 year-old man with cerebral palsy who tirelessly 
works to prevail over his challenges and lives a fulfilling life that 
many individuals without disabilities can only dream of. Together, Tim 
and William formed ``Team Gower'' and have participated as one in over 
30 races.
  On Saturday, April 17, 2010, ``Team Gower'' participated in a 15-mile 
race to raise money to help purchase a new special needs van for 
William. William has worked hard all his life, and this new van will 
help ensure he has the independence he wants.
  All of us across East Alabama are deeply proud of William Gower and 
his outstanding strength. He is a role model for us all.

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