[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1477]
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    TO HONOR JEFFREY C. KROON ON HIS 20 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated public 
service of Jeffrey Kroon, resident of Chautauqua County city of 
Jamestown, upon receiving the Boys and Girls Clubs of America National 
Service to Youth Award.
  Kroon was presented with the award at the Boys and Girls Club awards 
night, for his 20 years of devoted service to the organization. He 
began working with the Jamestown club in 1985 as an employment 
coordinator for teens. Within 5 years he became the Boys and Girls Club 
of Jamestown assistant director, a position that he still holds.
  In addition to the work he does with the Boys and Girls Club, Kroon 
has also been a volunteer with the Jamestown Area Youth Soccer League 
for the past 22 years. For 15 of the past 22 years Kroon has served as 
president.
  Along with receiving the National Service to Youth Award, Kroon was 
also given the National Professional Service Award for extreme devoted 
service to boys and girls.
  Kroon is a very dedicated man whose commitment and service is highly 
appreciated at the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club. I am proud, Mr. 
Speaker, to have the opportunity to honor him here today.

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