[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 81 (Friday, June 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1263-E1264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING JEFFREY REISENAUER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jeffrey 
Reisenauer on his receipt of the Congressional Award Gold Medal. As you 
know, this distinction is the highest expression of national 
appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions, and Mr. 
Reisenauer is a well-deserving recipient of this award.
  Through hard work and commitment, Jeffrey has become a leader in his 
community. Mr. Reisenauer, 19 years old, acknowledges the significant 
effect that the Boy Scouts has had on his life. Jeffrey has stated, 
``The skills and

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values you learn can bring lifelong benefit[s].'' Jeffrey has certainly 
amassed a number of such skills, as a high school varsity athlete, and 
captain of his high school ice hockey team. He has also passed the 
benefit of his skills and work ethic along to younger athletes, by 
coaching youth roller hockey teams, and by assisting with player 
development clinics.
  Mr. Reisenauer has demonstrated his ability to tackle life's 
challenges by training for, and embarking on a 16-day backpacking trek 
through the southwestern United States. This experience, at the Boy 
Scout High Adventure Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, was best summed up 
by Mr. Reisenauer in his own words. ``You learn to go beyond what you 
think are your physical and mental limits. It was the most challenging 
and rewarding experience of my life.''
  By applying the principles of dedication, hard work, and commitment, 
Jeffrey Reisenauer has become a shining example for others to follow. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jeffrey 
Reisenauer on his accomplishments and on his receipt of the 
Congressional Award Gold Medal.

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