[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 87 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           BEST WISHES TO TOBIN R. BOENIG FOR A FULL RECOVERY

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 1996

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer best wishes for a 
full recovery to Tobin R. Boenig, a remarkable young man from Marion, 
TX.
  I met Toby during the summer of 1994, when he interned in my office. 
He worked with my staff on numerous projects, including extensive work 
on agriculture issues. During his brief tenure in my office, Toby 
earned the respect and admiration of his coworkers through his 
dedication, responsibility, and hard work.
  As a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, Toby 
involved himself in many campus activities. He participated in the 
student senate beginning his freshman year, and held the position of 
academic affairs committee chair, speaker pro tempore, and speaker of 
the student senate. In addition, Toby served on the College of 
Agriculture and Life Science student council and was a member of the 
collegiate FFA. He was also an agri-speaker, speaking throughout the 
Bryan/College Station area about the importance of agriculture and 
youth leadership. Toby was awarded the Buck Weirus Spirit Award for his 
contributions to the Texas A&M student body.
  This past academic year, Toby served as the student body president of 
Texas A&M University, representing over 42,000 students to the Texas 
A&M administration, former students, and the State and Federal 
Governments. He graduated cum laude from the College of Agriculture and 
Life Science in May 1996.
  Shortly after graduation, Toby was involved in a tubing accident on 
the Guadalupe River in Texas, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. 
In recent weeks, he has made great progress, regaining some feeling in 
his arms and legs, and the medical team now hopes for a full recovery 
through long and intensive physical therapy. During this time, Toby has 
maintained his positive spirit and enthusiasm for which he is known by 
family and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of this body of legislators, I would like to 
send best wishes to Tobin R. Boenig for a speedy and full recovery. He 
is an extraordinary young man and is an inspiration to us all. Good 
luck, Toby.

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