[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16815]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       CONNIE REELED IN THE GOLD

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 28, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Connie O'Day 
from Pearland, Texas for winning this year's Islamorada Light Tackle 
Tournament.
  The Islamorada Light Tackle Tournament is one of several fishing 
tournaments put on by the International Women's Fishing Association. 
Connie proved her skill in what used to be a male-dominated sport. 
During the tournament, all of the contestants braved the strong winds, 
but it was Connie's team that won the day. Her boat, guided by Captain 
Mark Gilman, beat the elements and the rest of the competition by 
catching the most fish. Now, I have to ask, when does Pearland get to 
go to the O'Day house for some fresh fish?
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Connie for winning the tournament and bringing 
the gold to Pearland.

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