[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 30, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Rodney Kraft, Eric 
Anderson, Nick Hodgin, and Cecilia Cedeno, all of whom received the 
Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Black Hills 
Workshop in Rapid City, SD. This is a prestigious award that reflects 
the recipients' hard work and dedication to achieving independent 
living. It also reflects the valuable role they have played in giving 
back to their local community.
  Rodney Kraft has worked as a clerk at Ellsworth Air Force Base's 
supply store for the past 10 years. He is a dependable worker who is 
well liked by his fellow staff members and customers. Rodney also has a 
vast knowledge of computers which makes him an excellent resource for 
his coworkers.
  Eric Anderson is a food service attendant at Ellsworth Air Force 
Base's Bandit Inn. He has been an excellent addition to their staff and 
has been rewarded for his hard work by receiving the Employee of the 
Month and Employee of the Quarter awards. He has recently completed his 
first degree brown belt in jujitsu and hopes to someday earn his black 
belt.
  Nick Hodgin is an enthusiastic member of the janitorial team at 
Ellsworth AFB. In the past year, Nick has been promoted from a being a 
member of a supervised crew to working independently. Nick also loves 
working on diesel engines and is currently preparing to take the 
entrance exam for Western Dakota Technical Institute. In his spare 
time, he volunteers with the Black Hills Humane Society.
  Cecelia Cedeno has recently retired from her work as a dishwasher at 
the Corn Exchange Restaurant in Rapid City, SD. As a dishwasher, 
Cecelia was praised by her employer for her strong work ethic and her 
kindness to the other staff members. Since her retirement, she has been 
spending part of the year visiting family in Arizona and the rest of 
her time enjoying her time in Rapid City.
  It gives me great pleasure to rise with Rodney Kraft, Eric Anderson, 
Nick Hodgin, and Cecilia Cedeno to congratulate them on receiving these 
well-earned awards and wish them continued success in the years to 
come.

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