[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E297]
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     HONORING JOHN ROSS, DR. JENNIFER STEWART-WRIGHT, AND RAY BELL

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor today to acknowledge the 
achievements of Tennesseans who have made a tremendous contribution to 
our community.
  Savannah resident John Ross has committed a great deal of energy to 
the conservation of our state's wildlife and natural resources. In 
recognition of this work, he has been named 2004 Land Conservationist 
of the Year. John's passionate advocacy work and his effort to educate 
others on this issue are a great example to the community, and I want 
to thank him for his involvement.
  Dr. Jennifer Stewart-Wright of Fairview was honored by the Harpeth 
River Watershed with the River Steward Award for her active work on 
multiple restoration projects and her efforts as a professor at 
Tennessee State University. Dr. Stewart-Wright has made this a family 
affair with the assistance of her children, Selah and Jesse, who share 
their mom's passion for revitalizing and protecting our waterways.
  Mr. Ray Bell of Franklin has been awarded the Lane W. Adams Quality 
of Life Award for his years of service to helping those diagnosed with 
cancer. A cancer survivor himself, Ray has dedicated countless hours 
not only to cancer patients but to their families as well. Ray's 
compassion and commitment are incredibly inspiring and a blessing for 
those facing this disease. We all thank him for his work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring, thanking and 
congratulating these outstanding Tennesseans for making a difference in 
their communities.

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