[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E800]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the members of 
Florida's 22nd Congressional District who have been selected as 
recipients of The Congressional Award Gold Medal. At this time, there 
are nearly 13,000 young Americans participating in The Congressional 
Award program. Of these participants, Congress has presented its 
highest award attributed to young people, The Congressional Award Gold 
Medal, to 150 outstanding individuals. I would like to recognize six 
students living in Florida's 22nd District who have been honored with 
this award, as well as, two other Congressional Gold Medal recipients 
from 2001.
  Christopher Balogh, from Jupiter, Florida earned the Bronze Medal on 
July 6, 2001, the Silver Medal on July 16, 2002, and the Gold Medal on 
March 24, 2003.
  Peter Brannen, from Palm Beach, Florida, earned the Bronze Medal on 
May 7, 2000, the Silver Medal on April 18, 2001, and the Gold Medal on 
November 19, 2002.
  Elizabeth Counts, from Jupiter, Florida, earned the Bronze Medal on 
April 6, 2000, the Silver Medal on April 18, 2001, and the Gold Medal 
on March 24, 2003.
  Chelsea Ewer, from Palm Beach, Florida, earned the Bronze Medal on 
May 18, 2001, the Silver Medal on April 11, 2002, and the Gold Medal on 
March 24, 2003.
  Matthew Mills, from Jupiter, Florida, earned the Bronze Medal on July 
18, 2000, the Silver Medal on July 5, 2001, and his paperwork is 
currently in review for the Gold Medal.
  Chad Vezin, from Jupiter, Florida, earned the Bronze Medal on April 
6, 2000, the Silver Medal on April 17, 2001, and the Bronze Medal on 
January 29, 2003.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate these students on this honor and wish 
them the best of luck in their bright futures.

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