[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11998]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             JENNY SIMPSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Jenny Simpson for her Bronze Medal finish in the 1500 meter race at the 
2016 Rio Olympic Games. Jenny is the first American woman to win an 
Olympic Medal in this event.
  Jenny is a native of Florida and was an eight-time state high school 
champion. She attended the Univeristy of Colorado, Boulder and 
represented the Buffs winning four NCAA titles and set five NCAA 
records. After graduation, she continued her success where she took 
gold in the 2011 World Championships and a silver medal in the 2013 
World Championships. She was a member of the U.S. Olympic Team in the 
2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games. In addition to her elite 
performances, I had the pleasure of working with Jenny while she 
interned for my office in 2009 and have enjoyed watching her success 
ever since.
  The dedication demonstrated by Jenny Simpson is exemplary of the type 
of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. 
Jenny is a role model for other runners and athletes to strive to make 
the most of their education and develop a strong work ethic.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Jenny Simpson for her Bronze 
Medal finish at the Rio Olympic Games and for proudly representing the 
great State of Colorado and the University of Colorado Buffaloes. I 
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all 
of her future endeavors.

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