[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 358]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ANGEL MARTINEZ FOR HIS SECOND NATIONAL TITLE IN THE U.S. 
                     YOUTH AMATEUR BOXING DIVISION

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 6, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Angel 
Martinez, a shining young member of our Rockford community, who has 
been named a two-time national champion in the U.S. Youth Amateur 
Boxing Division.
  Angel Martinez won his second USA boxing national title, allowing him 
the chance to attend the Olympic training facility in Colorado in hopes 
of achieving his Olympic dreams. He has dedicated himself to his sport 
since the young age of 11, and shows us all the value of perseverance 
and a strong work ethic. I am proud there is such young talent in our 
community, and to see him represent Rockford on the national stage.
  Mr. Speaker, as a former college athlete, I know how important sports 
are to personal and professional growth. I want to again formally 
congratulate Angel Martinez on his title, and I join the rest of our 
community in wishing him every success in the future.

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