[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12541-12542]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2012

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, over two thousand 
years ago, the Greeks began a series of competitions that would develop 
into an international tradition of incredible scale. The Olympic Games 
serve as an opportunity to demonstrate athletic and mental ability, 
strength, and spirit for both individuals and nations. The Olympics 
bring millions of diverse people together, all with one hope: to see 
their country win. For our Nation, the Olympic Games help us to find 
our common ground and allow us to come together to support the young 
men and women who represent our great country.
  I am honored to recognize the outstanding individuals from Orange 
County that will represent our Nation this summer in London, England. 
For their patriotism and excellence in athletics, I'd like to recognize 
JW Kumpholz (Water Polo), Courtney Mathewson (Water Polo), Lauren 
Wenger (Water Polo), Samuel Mikulak (Gymnastics), Tyler Clary 
(Swimming), Kate Ziegler (Swimming), Russell Holmes (Volleyball), David 
Lee (Volleyball), Paul Lotman (Volleyball), David Smith (Volleyball), 
Donald Suxho (Volleyball), Brian Thorton (Volleyball), David McKienzie 
(Volleyball), Clay Stanley (Volleyball), Sean Rooney (Volleyball), 
Danielle Scott (Volleyball), Jordan Larson (Volleyball), Matt Anderson 
(Volleyball), and

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Reid Priddy (Volleyball). We are all proud of you.
  Thank you again, and good luck to each of you. Bring home the gold 
for Team U.S.A.

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