[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 53]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE SELECTION OF MR. TRACY HOWARD FOR THE ARMY ALL-AMERICAN 
                                  GAME

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
accomplishments of Mr. Tracy Howard, Jr. of Miramar, Florida. Mr. 
Howard was selected to play in the 2012 Army All-American game on 
January 7, 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate 
him on this great honor, and to recognize all of his extraordinary 
achievements.
  Mr. Howard is a star cornerback for the Miramar High School Patriots. 
Thanks in part to his proficient coverage skills, the Patriots finished 
runner up in the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 8A 
Football Finals. While the team is full of talented players, college 
football coaches across the country rate Mr. Howard as one of the best 
prospects in the country.
  As an indication of his talents, Mr. Howard has received numerous 
honors and awards. He was recently named a first-team 
SportsIllustrated.com All-American. In addition to playing in the Army 
All-American game, he was a finalist for both the U.S. Army All-
American Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Awards.
  Mr. Speaker, Tracy Howard is an extremely talented athlete. His 
success is just one example of how talent, hard work, and dedication 
can help people achieve their dreams. I am honored to commend Mr. 
Howard on his accomplishments, and wish him the best of luck as he 
continues his football and academic career at the collegiate level.

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