[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2554]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JEREMY OESTMANN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Jeremy Oestmann of Fort Atkinson, Iowa on graduating from the 
Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program.
  On November 14, 2007, Jeremy graduated from the 10-month-long 
Americorps program, which is run by the Corporation for National and 
Community Service. This full-time, team-based residential program 
organizes teams of 10-12 members to respond to needs identified by 
community-based organizations in local communities across every state. 
One of Jeremy's notable assignments was to serve in the Gulf Region 
after Hurricane Katrina struck in order to support disaster relief and 
ongoing recovery efforts.
  Jeremy served as the Team Leader for the Fire Seven team, a duty that 
required immense responsibility, steadfastness, and strong-willed 
character. Jeremy's leadership and willingness to serve is a wonderful 
example of the eagerness of Iowans to help one another and make 
sacrifices for the betterment of their communities and America.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress will join me 
in commending and congratulating Jeremy Oestmann for his service to, 
and graduation from the Americorps program. I consider it an honor to 
represent Jeremy in Congress, and I wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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