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H.RES.684 Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics.

The resolution praises gymnast Shawn Johnson for her gold medal performances and the honor she has bestowed on her family and on Iowa.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Leonard Boswell (IA-3^rd)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote November 13, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas Shawn Johnson won four gold medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janiero for team competition, all around, uneven bars, and balance beam, as well as one silver medal for floor;

Whereas Shawn Johnson won the 2007 Visa Championships in San Jose, California, to become the United States champion in gymnastics;

Whereas Shawn Johnson won three gold medals at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, making her the 2007 world all-around champion, one of only four American women to have achieved such recognition; and

Whereas Shawn Johnson has brought great pride and honor to her family, friends, and the citizens of Iowa with her numerous accomplishments at the age of 15: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Shawn Johnson on her outstanding accomplishment in becoming the 2007 World Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics.

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