[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2735]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         OLYMPIAN EDDY ALVAREZ

  (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a Miami native and Cuban 
American short-track speed skater, Eddy Alvarez.
  When I first heard about this south Florida ice speed skater, I was 
even more astounded than when I found out about the Jamaican bobsled 
team. Disney may have to make a movie about this. In all seriousness, 
Eddy had his first competition in Sochi this morning, and he will 
continue competing in events this week.
  Eddy learned to roller skate in south Miami, and then took to the 
ice, eventually competing internationally with great success. I am 
proud to note that Eddy attended Christopher Columbus High School and 
practiced at the Kendall Ice Arena--both great institutions in my 
district.
  Eddy is a remarkable example of American determination and 
dedication. I wish him and his fellow Olympians all the success in 
Sochi.

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