[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12945]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              DAVID HERMAN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
David Herman for his service to our community.
   David Herman, a native of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a world-class 
BMX rider and a contender in the 2012 London Olympics. David has been 
passionate about BMX since he was eight years old, and received his 
first factory sponsor in sixth grade. He is currently taking time off 
from pursuing his college degree in Denver to focus on his Olympic 
career.
   David has been a household name in the world of BMX since he burst 
onto the scene in 2007. He is known as one of the fastest starters in 
the sport, and has two World Cup wins under his belt. After placing 
22nd in the 2011 World Championships in Copenhagen, David began pushing 
himself harder and harder toward his dream of joining Team USA in the 
2012 Olympics. His hard work and dedication paid off in the 2012 World 
Championships in England, where he finished fifth to become the first 
U.S. BMX rider to book his place in London.
   David's dedication to his sport is mirrored by his dedication to his 
family in Colorado. Though he prepares for the Olympics with his coach 
Greg Romero at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California, 
David makes sure to divide his time between California and the Denver 
area.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to David Herman for his hard 
work and perseverance. It is an honor to see a native of Colorado rise 
to this Olympic level. David embodies the best our country could hope 
for in the next generation of Americans. I have no doubt he will 
exhibit the same dedication and character in all his future 
accomplishments.

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