[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 155 (Tuesday, December 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DAVID MITCHELL ON HIS CAMPAIGN TO BE ELECTED TO THE CHAUTAUQUA 
                     COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David Mitchell, a 
resident of Chautauqua County for his quest to become the elected 
representative to the eighth legislative district in Chautauqua County 
Legislature. Although Mr. Mitchell was not able to realize his dream he 
has been able to make an impact on other's lives in a different way.
  The campaign trail is a difficult path to take. Any person with a 
dream may enter but only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. Mitchell 
traveled that path with his head held high and a smile on his face the 
entire way. I have no doubt that his kind demeanor left a lasting 
impression on the voters of district 8.
  David Mitchell is a former Jamestown police officer that was wounded 
while on duty. Through his courage and determination to rise above his 
injuries David has made a tremendous recovery. It is inspiring to see a 
man with such conviction to better his community run for public office.
  Chautauqua County is blessed to have such strong candidates with a 
desire to make this county the wonderful place that we all know it can 
be. Mr. Mitchell is one of those people and that is why, Mr. Speaker, I 
rise to honor him today.

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