[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9995-9996]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING ERIKA FURBECK FOR HER STATE TITLE IN THE LONG JUMP

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Erika Furbeck, 
a junior at Geneseo High School, for earning the Class 2A title for the 
Illinois State Championships in the long jump.
  Erika Furbeck jumped a distance of 19 feet, 5 inches in the long 
jump, and I would like to recognize her for this tremendous 
accomplishment. Her dedication and passion for her sport

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meant that they were determined to win gold, even after winning silver 
in last year's state championship for the long jump. As a former 
athlete, I understand the amount of hard work and commitment to be 
awarded such a title. Erika is an example of the importance of 
perseverance and a strong work ethic. I am proud there is such young 
talent in our community, and to see them represent Geneseo throughout 
the state.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Erika 
Furbeck for her title, and I join the rest of the community in wishing 
her every success in the future.

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