[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         HONORING NICK GOEPPER

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2014

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nick Goepper of 
Lawrenceburg, Indiana on qualifying to represent the United States in 
the 22nd Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia in the event of Freeski 
Slopestyle.
  Nick has distinguished himself as one of the world's most premier 
athletes in Freeski Slopestyle, placing first in an U.S. Olympic 
selection event in Breckenridge, Colorado and placing second at a 
separate selection event in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Nick's hard work 
and dedication has enabled him to excel among his competitors, putting 
him in the most elite category of athletes.
  It brings me great pride knowing that such a hard working athlete 
will not only be representing the United States, but also Indiana's 6th 
Congressional District, in one of the most treasured and sacred events 
in all of sports.
  I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to join me in 
congratulating Nick Goepper in his selection to the United States 
Olympic team and wishing him continued success and health in the 22nd 
Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

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