[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF PETER BRANNEN, FOR BEING HONORED WITH THE 
                     CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2003

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peter Brannen of 
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida for receiving the Congressional Award Gold 
Medal. It is my pleasure to congratulate this fine young resident of 
the 22nd Congressional District of Florida who has been incredibly 
dedicated to the betterment of not only his community but himself.
  Mr. Speaker, the Congressional Award Gold Medal requires more than 
three years to complete a minimum of 800 hours of community service, 
200 hours in both personal development and physical fitness, in 
addition to a total of four nights of expedition/exploration. These are 
cumulative hours as Peter has previously earned the Bronze and Silver 
Medals. I applaud him and his hard work and dedication.
  I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize Peter's 
advisor, Ms. Lynn Lyons, who has shown tireless dedication to the Youth 
Congressional Award and has mentored countless youth over the years. 
The relationship between Ms. Lyons and her students has been an 
extraordinary one. Ms. Lyons is now retired after her years of teaching 
at St. Mark's Episcopal School.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again congratulate Peter Brannen of my 
district who is being presented with the Congressional Award Gold Medal 
today. The outstanding work done by this dedicated young man has been 
truly influential in his community of Florida, and I congratulate him 
as he is recognized among the nation's most outstanding young people.

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