[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 114 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1722]
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 HONORING 2006 PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN THE 20TH 
                   CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2006

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and recognize 20 exceptional high school students in my 
Congressional District that were the recipients of the 2006 
Presidential Freedom Scholarship. The immeasurable amount of time and 
effort that these students have volunteered this past year has helped 
countless citizens of my district, and has made New York's 20th a 
better place to live.
  The Presidential Freedom Scholarship promotes student service and 
civic engagement by recognizing high school students for outstanding 
leadership in service to their community and neighbors. This year's 
recipients in my Congressional District include:
  David Casazza, Paige Hanselman, Andrea E. Holmes, Chad M. Shippee, 
Vanessa A. Merrill, Kathleen B. Price, Renee C. O'Toole, Eric R. Reeve, 
Craig Millward, Nicholas Kitsock, Patrick K. Gavin-Brynes, Meghan G. 
Michael, Brian Driscoll, Katelin M. Meehan, Michael Fueston, Stephen R. 
McGrath, Philip J. Schools, Kathleen Dillon, Jaimie N. DeJager, and 
Vincent A. Newell.
  By completing at least 100 hours of community service, these high 
school students are solving problems in their communities, 
demonstrating compassion for others, and assisting those who need 
support.
  Our neighborhoods and communities are stronger because of volunteers 
and these students are truly a role model for our nation and their 
peers. It is my privilege to honor such selfless and dedicated members 
of my district. On behalf of the United States Congress, I offer my 
best wishes to them for continued success in the future.

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