[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 102 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1290]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 2008 CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENTS FROM 
                              MISSISSIPPI

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2008

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recipients 
of the 2008 Congressional Award Gold Medal from the state of 
Mississippi. I had the honor of meeting them at this morning's ceremony 
and it is with tremendous pride that I announce that so many young 
Americans from the great state of Mississippi have achieved such a 
distinction. Countless hours of community service by these dedicated 
young adults has left a tremendous impact on local communities across 
the state.
   It is my pleasure to recognize Michelle Jade Gourley of Mathiston, 
Mississippi, Laura Kay Owen of Saltillo, Mississippi, Brittany Simpson 
of New Albany, Mississippi, Iver O'Neal Vandiver II of Corinth, 
Mississippi, Nolan Webb of Water Valley, Mississippi, Jonathan Paul 
Whitlock of Iuka, Mississippi, Bradley Ragan Young of Corinth, 
Mississippi, Lynice Michelle Higgins of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Thomas 
Chadwick Kazery of Jackson, Mississippi, Tiffany Holder of Starkville, 
Mississippi, Amanda Layton of Magee, Mississippi, Holly Webb of 
Forrest, Mississippi, and Kaylee Keith of Laurel, Mississippi as 
recipients of the 2008 Congressional Award Gold Medal.
   On behalf of the state of Mississippi, I am honored to offer our 
deepest appreciation to these young men and women for their selfless 
acts of service and self-discipline.

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