JAIDE CHILDS OF GAINESVILLE AND JERRY SHIELDS OF JACKSONVILLE WERE SELECTED TO REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 – I’m very proud of the very talented athletes I represent in Congress, among them two outstanding individuals who competed for the United States in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London,” said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).   “Overcoming their special challenges, they competed at the highest levels in the world games.  I commend Jaide and Jerry for their dedication to athletic excellence.”  Jaide Childs of Gainesville competed in swimming, and Jerry Shields of Jacksonville, a veteran of the U.S. Army, competed in archery.