Western New York Olympians Recognized On House Floor

Rep. Hochul Salutes Athletes en Route to London Olympic Games

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) spoke on the House floor this morning to congratulate five athletes with ties to Western New York on qualifying for this year’s Summer Olympics and wish them luck as they prepare for the games in London.

“Two weeks from tomorrow, Olympic athletes from all over the world will parade into the Olympic Stadium in London … I am so proud to say that five of them will be representing Western New York,” said Rep. Hochul. “Throughout their lifetimes of training, hard work, and sacrifices, these athletes embody what it means to be an American. They carry with them to London the pride of Western New York and the entire nation. We wish them and the entire team good luck. My wish is that the sense of common purpose that joins all of us as Americans during that Olympic period will join us on this floor of Congress as we seek to form a more perfect Union.”

Local athletes competing in the upcoming Olympic Games are volleyball player Matt Anderson, born in Buffalo; archer Jake Kaminski, an Elma resident; swimmer Ryan Lochte, born in Rochester; current number one ranked women’s pole vaulter Jenn Suhr of Churchville; and two time U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year Abby Wambach of Rochester.

Click here for video of Rep. Hochul’s remarks on the House floor.