[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT WILLIAM PENDER

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the successes and achievements of William Pender who has 
received the Congressional Certificate of Merit award at Temple High 
School in Temple, Texas. William has shown exceptional leadership 
qualities through his involvement in numerous activities which makes 
him a great candidate for this award.
  William is a member of the Temple High School Top Band, Wind 
Ensemble, and has played on the varsity Wildcat football team. William 
is a volunteer in the assisted nursing area of the VA Hospital in 
Temple. Through his volunteering for the VA, William has learned the 
importance of giving back to the men and women that serve our country.
  I congratulate William Pender for his achievements in school and in 
his community and am proud to represent such talented and dedicated 
people in the District of Texas.

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