[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10192]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING SHAUNTIERA DOUGLAS ON THE OCCASION OF HER NATIONAL TITLE

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Ms. 
Shauntiera Douglas, a resident of Garfield, New Jersey, and a fine 
young scholar-athlete on the occasion of her earning a national title 
at the New Balance Nationals Track and Field Championship. Ms. Douglas, 
a senior at Garfield High School, placed first in javelin at Nationals 
on June 15th and 16th.
  Inspired by the memory of her niece, Destynne, Ms. Douglas has 
achieved great recognition in athletics in both Track and Field and 
basketball. Shauntiera was named ``Female Athlete of the Week'' by the 
Bergen Record this past February for her leadership and performance on 
Garfield High School's girls basketball team, in addition to numerous 
accolades in her main sport, javelin.
  Ms. Douglas won her first javelin state championship this past year 
at the New Jersey State Meet of Champions, throwing 150 feet and 3 
inches. Her championship is Garfield High School's first javelin state 
championship and only the second track and field championship in the 
history of the school.
  Shauntiera's most important honor, however, came just one month ago 
at the New Balance National Track and Field Championship in North 
Carolina, where she threw 148 feet 7 inches, a full 9 inches further 
than her next competitor, to capture the national championship, beating 
out the previous record-holder. This high honor is a fitting finish to 
an impressive, undefeated season.
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Shauntiera on her state and 
national championship titles. Her accomplishments on the field 
demonstrate her commitment to her team, her love of her sport, and her 
determination to succeed. I join with all of my constituents in New 
Jersey in honoring her achievements and wishing her continued success 
in her athletic and academic endeavors.

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