[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E347-E348]
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                          HONORING MATT CONWAY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 1998

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring a remarkable 
young man to your attention and to the attention of my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives.

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  Matt Conway is a constituent from Florham Park, New Jersey and is a 
person affected by a developmental disability. I have had the 
opportunity to meet with him on several occasions and learn from him 
about some of the obstacles facing individuals with developmental 
disabilities. He has demonstrated to me how some of these difficulties 
can be overcome and I am proud to say that he has educated me on what 
can be done to help more individuals do the same. Matt is certainly a 
worthy advocate for himself and others.
  On April 17, 1998, Matt will be one of 35 persons to be honored by 
the Foundation for Exceptional Children's Yes I Can! Program. The 
program honors outstanding achievements of children and youth with 
disabilities. Matt will receive his award in the area of employment.
  Matt was nominated for this award by his teachers, friends and 
relatives and was selected out of hundreds of qualified nominees. I 
would like to join his group of supporters in congratulating him for 
what he has already accomplished and encouraging him on to even greater 
heights.
  I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in congratulating Matt 
and wishing him future successes.

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