[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14294]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING KAYLA HARRISON AND HOLLEY MANGOLD

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                         HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
congratulate two women from southwest Ohio who represented the United 
States in competition at the Games of the XXXth Olympiad this summer in 
London, England.
  Kayla Harrison, a native of Middletown, Ohio, entered the Olympic 
Games ranked number one in the United States and number four in the 
world. Kayla competed in the 172-pound women's division defeating four 
competitors along the way to becoming the first United States judo 
athlete to win Olympic Gold. Kayla's success serves as a role model for 
thousands of young girls to pursue their dreams and reach their goals.
  Holley Mangold, a native of Dayton, Ohio, a former junior national 
champion, competed in the 165-pound plus division and was one of two 
American women weightlifters to qualify for the London Olympic Games. 
Holley began competitive weight lifting in 2008 and competed in two 
events at the London Games. Although a wrist injury kept Holley from 
winning an Olympic medal, her competiveness and determination has won 
the hearts of sports fans throughout our community, our State and our 
Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, through hard work, discipline and determination, these 
young women trained vigorously for the opportunity to compete against 
the world's finest athletes. They represented our country with grace 
and sportsmanship, and have made all of us from Dayton and Ohio proud.

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