[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9645]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO REBEKAH TOPHAM

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
congratulate Rebekah Topham of Griswold, Iowa, for her extraordinary 
accomplishment as one of Iowa's most decorated track athletes. In May, 
Rebekah ended her brilliant high school track career at Griswold High 
School, winning her 11th state championship gold medal.
  Rebekah's love for running began at a young age. As a freshman, 
Rebekah rocketed onto the scene by winning three state titles along 
with a runner-up medal. But that was only a glimpse of what was to 
come. Rebekah won eight more gold medals in the next three years, 
rounding out one of the best track seasons in Iowa high school history. 
Rebekah's success on the track demonstrates the rewards of hard work, 
dedication, and perseverance.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Rebekah for her outstanding 
achievements. I am proud to represent her, and her family in the United 
States Congress. I know that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Rebekah and wishing her nothing but the best as she 
continues working towards her dreams as a collegiate track athlete.

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