[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DAN SHANNON OF LaGRANGE, IL

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dan Shannon, an 
exceptional citizen of the Third Congressional District of Illinois and 
founder of Operation Homelink. Operation Homelink seeks to establish a 
communication link between deployed military personnel and their 
families. The program not only serves as a means of contact for troops 
and their families, but as a strong show of support for American 
soldiers stationed overseas.
  Operation Homelink enables communication and encouragement by 
providing free refurbished computers to both deployed military units 
and their spouses or parents. Troops on the field then have the ability 
to e-mail their loved ones updates, while loved ones have the ability 
to relate local news and send their best regards. This excellent 
program truly makes a difference in the lives of our soldiers, as well 
as their families and friends.
  I ask my colleagues to rise with me to acknowledge Dan Shannon for 
his highly successful and significant program that supports our armed 
forces. Dan shows all citizens the importance of becoming involved to 
support our troops and how one idea can touch the lives of so many 
people. I commend him for his continued efforts and unyielding 
determination.

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