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Leonard L. Boswell: “I am very pleased today to congratulate an inspirational young woman from my district, Shawn Johnson, the daughter of…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2007
I am very pleased today to congratulate an inspirational young woman from my district, Shawn Johnson, the daughter of Doug and Terri Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, who recently won the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastic Championship, which took place in Stuttgart, Germany. At the age of 15, Shawn has achieved more and seen more than many high school students dream of. She has done it all while maintaining her status as an honor student alongside her friends at Valley High. Shawn has traveled the world, winning title after title. This past July, she won five medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. Winning the 2007 Visa championships in San Jose, California, made her the United States champion in gymnastics. On September 9, Shawn became the world all-around champion, taking home three gold medals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. Shawn has impressed many around the globe and has made Iowans incredibly proud. She is reminding us how important hard work and dedication are.
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Congratulating Shawn Johnson for her achievements in gymnastics.

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