[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13063-13064]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OTTO PORTER, JR.

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Morley, 
Missouri native--first round Washington Wizards NBA draft pick Otto 
Porter, Jr. Mr. Porter is not only known for his outstanding athletic 
abilities as a versatile small forward, but also for his

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achievements off the court. Otto's parents, both of whom won state 
championships at Scott County Central High School, instilled 
commendable values in their son. In particular, the importance of 
education and holding onto his small-town roots has motivated Otto's 
strong work ethic and his ability to succeed on and off the court. 
Instead of focusing his time on the national AAU circuit in high 
school, Otto Porter worked a summer job, advanced his individual game 
with the help of his father and participated in select events with his 
high school team. As a Scott County Central high school senior, Mr. 
Porter led the Braves to a 29-2 record, averaging 30 points and 14 
rebounds a game.
  After graduating, Mr. Porter signed a letter of intent with the 
Georgetown Hoyas. Although he dazzled fans off the bench as a freshman, 
it wasn't until his exceptional sophomore season that his name was 
pushed towards the top of the NBA lottery. After averaging 16.2 points, 
7.5 rebounds per game his sophomore season and shooting 42.2 percent 
from the three-point range, Otto was unanimously voted Big East Player 
of the Year by league coaches. Otto's excellent basketball IQ, high 
motor skills and improved shooting range make him a strong asset to the 
Washington Wizards for the upcoming NBA season and years to come.

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