[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3528]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING THE 2014 WINTER OLYMPIANS

  (Mr. STEWART asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate all 230 American 
athletes who participated in the Sochi Olympics, and I am proud to say 
that 15 of these Olympians were from my home State of Utah and that 
seven of them won medals. Through their talent, their skill, and 
dedication, they represented Utah and our country very well.
  These Utah athletes come from very different backgrounds. Some of 
them are in the middle of their careers. Some of them are military 
members. Some are students. Many of them are parents.
  They showed dedication and effort and that sacrifice can lead to 
success. These athletes should inspire all of us to strive to achieve 
our goals. As a father, I have seen their example inspire my six 
children.
  While these Olympians weren't guaranteed a medal, that didn't stop 
them from working and sacrificing in every way to achieve their goals. 
We should all continue to look to these Olympic athletes for 
inspiration, to become better, and to be more dedicated to our goals, 
even when it is tough.
  I wish these athletes good luck in the future and thank them for 
their inspiration.

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