congressional_record: CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2133-3
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| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2133-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEANETTE ROBINSON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2133 | E2133 | [{"name": "Jon C. Porter", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2133 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEANETTE ROBINSON ______ HON. JON C. PORTER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeanette Robinson in recognition of her multiple accomplishments as a professional bowler. Jeanette has been inducted into seven bowling halls of fame and is the only person to have attained this great honor. Her competition and coaching endeavors have allowed her to travel the world and work with the best players internationally. Jeanette has also bowled a competitive frame in 49 of 50 states. Jeanette grew up in Flint, Michigan and picked up her first bowling ball in 1956 at age 28. By 1957, Jeanette was coaching youth and seniors in addition to running leagues and tournaments full-time. As the first known person to organize and promote national bowling tournaments for the deaf and the blind in 1958 and 1959, she laid the foundation for making bowling a sport for everyone. As more coaching opportunities became available, Jeanette's travels increased, and she was chosen president of the Professional Women's Bowlers Association in 1965. She held this position for 10 years until stepping down in 1975. Under her leadership, the women's professional bowling tour grew exponentially. Although Jeanette still bowls today, her true love is coaching and she currently holds the position of resident professional at The Orleans Bowling Center. Her work with the local Las Vegas high school leagues, professional tours and family bowlers at The Orleans is most rewarding because it is the legacy of her sport that she hopes to see passed on from generation to generation. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Jeanette Robinson. Her lifetime contributions to the sport of bowling are truly commendable. I wish her the best in all of her future endeavors. ____________________ |