Rep. Susie Lee Praises Alex Honnold's Free Solo Skyscraper Climb

Congressional Recognition for Alex Honnold

• 🎤 Representative Susie Lee rose on the House floor to congratulate her constituent, Alex Honnold, on his recent free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper.
• 🏅 Lee described Honnold as a world-class athlete and potentially one of the best athletes of our time.

Honnold's Notable Achievements

• 🧗 Honnold is recognized for being the first person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite.
• 🏞️ He has collaborated with Rep. Lee to promote outdoor recreation through her Park Act, which aims to protect climbers on public lands.

Philanthropy and Community Impact

• ☀️ Alex Honnold also founded the Honnold Foundation, which works to expand equitable solar access globally through partnerships with marginalized communities.
• 🌍 Lee expressed pride in having such an accomplished athlete from Nevada's third district who is passionate about outdoor recreation and making the world a better place.