E598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 2008 IN RECOGNITION OF BROOKE PERSONAL EXPLANATION These winners are the elite in their field, GARCIA: A BRAVE IDAHOAN and they should all be proud of their hard HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON work and achievements. Specifically, I would OF like to recognize the contributions of KTLK– HON. BILL SALI FM and their program director Steve Versnick IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF IDAHO for their outstanding accomplishments in radio, Monday, April 14, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES securing two awards for their work in 2007. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Madam Jeff Monosso and Jason Lewis were winners Monday, April 14, 2008 Speaker, on Wednesday, April 9, I was un- of the Radio Class Ill, Spot/Hard News cat- Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to avoidably detained and was unable to be egory for their spot, ‘‘35W Bridge Collapse,’’ recognize one of my constituents, Brooke Gar- present for rollcall vote No. 171. Had I been and Jeff Monosso won a second award for a cia of Caldwell, ID. On Thursday night, April present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Radio Class Ill Newscast, titled, ‘‘2007 News- 10, Brooke displayed courage, bravery and f cast.’’ maturity well beyond her young 17 years of In the years ahead, these news outlets will HONORING PATRICK KELLY age. continue to provide Minnesotans with the best coverage of the events affecting our daily While driving down Interstate 84 in Caldwell, lives. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to rec- Brooke witnessed a car accident. Her quick HON. SAM GRAVES ognize these radio and television stations as thinking led her to stop her car and run to the OF MISSOURI among the best in Minnesota news broad- burning wreckage. Brooke then had to break IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES casting. the back window of the smoke-filled car and Monday, April 14, 2008 reach through the broken window to pull out a f Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 3-year-old toddler from his seat. She said she pause to recognize Patrick Reese Kelly of GABE BACA didn’t even think about not stopping. Blue Springs, Missouri. Ethan is a very special Police on the scene said if Brooke hadn’t young man who has exemplified the finest HON. ED PERLMUTTER gotten to the child as quickly as she did, qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- OF COLORADO things would have turned out differently. She ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES saved the toddler’s life. ica, Troop 1692, and earning the most pres- Monday, April 14, 2008 I admire Brooke’s composure after wit- tigious award of Eagle Scout. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise nessing such a terrible accident. I am honored Patrick has been very active with his troop, today to recognize and applaud Gabe Baca to recognize the heroic efforts of this young participating in many scout activities. Over the who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge lady. I applaud and am grateful for her exam- many years Patrick has been involved with Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Gabe ple to our fellow Idahoans and all Americans. scouting, he has not only earned numerous Baca is a senior at Arvada High School and merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Brooke’s valiant action is yet another re- received this award because his determination ily, peers, and community. minder of why I am proud to be an Idahoan and hard work have allowed him to overcome Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join and to represent the First Congressional Dis- adversities. trict of the Gem State. me in commending Patrick Reese Kelly for his The dedication demonstrated by Gabe Baca Brooke attends Caldwell High School and is accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of is exemplary of the type of achievement that the daughter of Amy and Gerald Garcia. They America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- can be attained with hard work and persever- are rightly proud of their wonderful daughter. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. ance. It is essential that students at all levels I trust that all my colleagues will join me in f strive to make the most of their education and recognizing Brooke for her actions and char- PERSONAL EXPLANATION develop a work ethic that will guide them for acter. She represents the best of Idaho’s next the rest of their lives. generation. I extend my deepest congratulations once HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE again to Gabe Baca for winning the Arvada OF HAWAII f Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the JOHN KENNEDY Monday, April 14, 2008 same dedication he has shown in his high school career to his college career and future Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Madam Speaker, I re- accomplishments. HON. ED PERLMUTTER gret that I was out of town attending a memo- f OF COLORADO rial service last week. I missed rollcall vote Nos. 161 thru 177. Had I been present, I 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on votes 161 thru TIONAL CRITTENTON FOUNDA- Monday, April 14, 2008 167, 171, and 174 thru 177. I would have TION voted ‘‘nay’’ on votes 168, 169, 170, 172, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise 173. today to recognize and applaud John Kennedy HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge f OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Service Ambassadors for Youth award. John IN RECOGNITION OF THE MIN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kennedy is a senior at Arvada High School NESOTA ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, April 14, 2008 and received this award because his deter- BROADCASTERS’ AWARDS RE- Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I ask my mination and hard work have allowed him to CIPIENTS colleagues to join me today in recognizing the overcome adversities. 125th anniversary of The National Crittenton The dedication demonstrated by John Ken- HON. MICHELE BACHMANN Foundation and one of the leading members nedy is exemplary of the type of achievement OF MINNESOTA of the Crittenton Family of Agencies, that can be attained with hard work and perse- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Crittenton Services of Greater Washington, verance. It is essential that students at all lev- which also celebrates 120 years of service. els strive to make the most of their education Monday, April 14, 2008 Since 1887, Crittenton Services has been and develop a work ethic that will guide them Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise to proud to serve more than 20,000 adolescent for the rest of their lives. recognize the 2007 Minnesota Associated women in the Greater Washington region with I extend my deepest congratulations once Press Broadcasters awardees as leaders in a singular focus: to strengthen the ability of again to John Kennedy for winning the Arvada radio and television . In particular, teen women to identify and achieve their aca- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth I would like to recognize those winners serving demic, career and life goals. award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District, in- The Crittenton Mission was awarded a Na- same dedication he has shown in his high cluding KNSI–AM, KVSC–FM, WJON–AM, tional Charter through a special act of Con- school career to his college career and future KXSS–AM, KTLK–FM, MPR, KARE–TV, and gress signed by President William McKinley in accomplishments. KSTP–TV. 1898. An amendment to the Charter was

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