[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
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                      VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to congratulate and 
pay tribute to Robert Langdon of Lexington, Missouri, who recently was 
named state Volunteer of the Year by the Missouri Economic Development 
Council. He has distinguished himself, the Lexington community and the 
State of Missouri with dedicated service.
  Bob Langdon was nominated for this prestigous award for his work 
restoring and redeveloping Lexington's downtown. He helped bring a 
theater to the Franklin Avenue site and helped start the Lexington 
Pride Organization, which assists new businesses in opening in the 
downtown area. He has also served as president of the Lexington Area 
Chamber of Commerce and he and his wife, Margie, are active proponents 
of the proposed 4 Life Center.
  Mr. Speaker, Bob Langdon has been dedicated to making the City of 
Lexington and the State of Missouri a better place to live. I am 
certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing him all the best.

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