- Liam ___________________________ . In The Spirit Of Crazy Horse http://itsoch.hypermart.net KOLA Action Group http://kola-hq.hypermart.net Journey of Healing http://www.journeyofhealing.com .___________________________ -----Original Message----- From: Webcentral <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, October 18, 1999 9:06 AM Subject: [atsic] Media Release: A Special and Rare Australian > > 14 >October 1999 > > >A special and rare Australian > > >>From time to time a champion emerges who has something special and rare that >sets them apart from other sporting identities. Cathy Freeman is one of >these champions, the Deputy Chairman of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait >Islander Commission, Commissioner Robinson said in announcing Cathy Freeman >as the 1999 National Sportswoman of the Year. > >Commissioner Robinson said words failed to describe the impact that Cathy >has not only had on Australia but her people. > >" What can I say, except that Cathy is simply the best," said Commissioner >Robinson. > >"Cathy's efforts have inspired Australians around the country. Her >achievements have been born out of solid hard work and pure determination. > >"She became an overnight national identity as a member of Australia's gold >medal winning 4 x 100m relay team at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in >Auckland. > >"With Commonwealth Gold medals, a silver Olympic medal and a two world track >championships to her credit, Cathy clearly ranks as one of Australia's most >outstanding athletes. > >"Cathy has already won over 30 international races, set eight Australian >records and is ranked number one in the world over 400m. She has also won >fifteen Victorian titles. > >"While I believe that Cathy's records will stand the test of time, she has >also won the respect of every Indigenous person by her public display of her >obvious Aboriginal pride, when she paraded the Aboriginal flag after one her >famous victories." > >Commissioner Robinson said Cathy Freeman has set another record that some >Australians might not recognise. She is the only person to have been named >as both Young Australian of the Year, an honour she received in 1990, and >Australian of the Year. > >Commissioner Robinson said the 1999 National Sportswoman of the Year Award >not only honours Cathy's outstanding achievements as an athlete but also >recognises her unique contribution to advancing the cause of reconciliation. > > > > > > > > >"Cathy's sportsmanship, dedication and commitment to providing a positive >role model for young Australians has earned her the admiration of her fellow >Australians and all sporting fans around the world." > >Commissioner Robinson reiterated his call to Australia's national press to >allow all Australian athletes to prepare properly for the forthcoming Sydney >Olympics Games. > >He said Cathy has paid a heavy price for her illustrious career that few >Australia's recognise. > >"She has been separated from her family for long periods of time, has missed >the opportunity of having a 'normal' life and has had to bear the burden of >Spartan-like training sessions. > >"It is impossible for her to relax in public because she is recognised >wherever she goes." > >Commissioner Robinson said people have to be aware that there are pros and >cons to being Cathy Freeman. > >"I am sure that if Cathy is allowed to put all her efforts into preparing >for next year's Olympics Games then she will produce that unique form that >we call 'black magic'." > > >Further information: Paul Molloy 0419 690 926 > ATSIC Office of Public Affairs > >Craig Sproule >Office of Public Affairs - ATSIC >Ph: 02 6121 4952 >Fax: 02 6282 2854 >E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ------------------------------------------------------- RecOzNet2 has a page @ http://www.green.net.au/recoznet2 and is archived at http://www.mail-archive.com/ To unsubscribe from this list, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED], and in the body of the message, include the words: unsubscribe announce or click here mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20announce This posting is provided to the individual members of this group without permission from the copyright owner for purposes of criticism, comment, scholarship and research under the "fair use" provisions of the Federal copyright laws and it may not be distributed further without permission of the copyright owner, except for "fair use." RecOzNet2 is archived for members @ http://www.mail-archive.com/
