[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING JEANETTE L. STERNER OF HOLLY LAKE RANCH

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
outstanding contributions of COL Jeanette L. Sterner of Holly Lake 
Ranch in Wood County, Texas. Colonel Sterner has spent a lifetime in 
service to her country in the United States military and in the process 
has earned a multitude of honors including: the Meritorious Service 
Medal; an Army Commendation Medal; an Army Achievement Medal; an Army 
Reserve Component Achievement Medal; a National Defense Service Medal; 
a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; an Armed Forces Reserve Medal; 
an Army Service Ribbon; and a Sharpshooter Badge.
  During her years of service to the United States, she also earned 
five State awards: the Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal; the Iowa 
Achievement Medal; the Iowa Commendation Medal; the State of Texas 
Medal of Merit; and the Texas Adjutant General Individual Award.
  Jeanette's service to her country does not end with her military 
heroism. She has also served her local community in a variety of ways 
including youth involvement. She has worked as a school psychologist 
for Sacred Heart Catholic School, for Mount Saint Mary's High School, 
for Christ the King School, and has even managed to find time to serve 
as a youth director for her church.
  She has earned numerous civilian awards and memberships for her 
efforts, including Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, 
Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Biographee 
for the Directory of Distinguished Americans, and Personalities of the 
South.
  Jeanette currently serves as president of the Homeless Veterans 
Services of Dallas, working diligently to obtain single residence 
housing for homeless veterans. In addition, she serves as president of 
the Women's Auxiliary of the Greater Hawkins Veterans Association, 
maintaining a memorial in honor of local veterans.
  Without a doubt, Jeanette's service to her community is extensive, 
and on behalf of the people living in the 5th District of Texas, I 
applaud her for her commitment to both her community and her country.

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