[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
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 RECOGNIZING DAVID J. SHENK UPON BEING NAMED TOWN OF BOSTON ``DEMOCRAT 
                             OF THE YEAR''

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to recognize David J. 
Shenk, a man who is being recognized as town of Boston 2006 ``Democrat 
of the Year'' for his selfless dedication to his community and his 
country.
  Mr. Shenk currently serves as the Boston town clerk, a position he 
first won by just three votes in 1991, at the young age of 21.
  For the last 14 years Mr. Shenk has served his community well, 
securing 14 records management grants, streamlining efficiencies in 
town government, and establishing a foundation which provides grants to 
local nonprofit organizations.
  Mr. Shenk's allegiance to his hometown is only rivaled by his 
commitment to this great Nation. Enlisted in the United States Army 
Reserve in 1988, he has served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. A health care specialist in the 1982nd Forward Surgical 
Team, his decorations include three Army Achievement Medals and an Army 
Commendation Medal.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for this opportunity to recognize David 
Shenk, a man I am proud to have as a colleague in Western New York 
government, a friend and a public servant deserving of the title 
``Democrat of the Year.''

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