Kevin Kiley: “I take this moment to celebrate and congratulate local snowboarding legend, Tina Basich Haller, for her official…”

“I take this moment to celebrate and congratulate local snowboarding legend, Tina Basich Haller, for her official induction into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. Along with her longtime friend Shannon Dunn, Basich Haller is the first female snowboarder to receive this honor and serves as an inspiration and role model to countless young women in Nevada County and beyond. Throughout her snowboarding year, she won the 1998 X-Games by landing the first 720 in competition and served as a snowboarding pioneer in that sport's infancy. Her commitment to her community, including giving back to the Nevada Union Snowboarding team and cofounding Boarding For Breast Cancer, is also truly inspirational. On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I am honored to recognize Tina Basich Haller for her groundbreaking accomplishments and commitment to Nevada County. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________”