[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1141-E1142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              JOHN BADGETT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2009

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
John Badgett who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service 
Ambassadors for Youth award. John Badgett is a 7th grader at Drake 
Middle School and received this award because his determination and 
hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities.
  The dedication demonstrated by John Badgett is exemplary of the type 
of achievement that can be attained with hard work and

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perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to 
make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will 
guide them for the rest of their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations once again to John Badgett for 
winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I 
have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his 
academic career to his future accomplishments.

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