[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1450]
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  HONORING JEANNE SANITATE ON HER ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE VETERANS ANNUAL 
                            WHEELCHAIR GAMES

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2006

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeanne Sanitate, a 
disabled Air Force veteran from Medford, New Jersey on her three gold 
medals and one bronze medal in the 26th Annual Veterans Wheelchair 
Games in Alaska.
  The 26th Annual Wheelchair Games took place July 3-8, 2006 and is the 
largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world. This event is 
committed to improving the quality of life for veterans with 
disabilities and fostering better health through sports competition. 
Jeanne Sanitate joined more than 500 people, both novices and 
experienced athletes, for a week of competition in more than 15 events. 
Jeanne Sanitate won her gold medals in bowling, Air-Gun Para, and table 
tennis. She also collected a bronze in softball. This was her first 
time competing in the games, and she competed as a Class IV in the 
novice division.
  Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the accomplishments of Jeanne Sanitate at 
the 26th Annual Veterans Wheelchair Games. I applaud her past service 
to this country as a veteran and her remarkable athletic abilities and 
personal achievements.

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