[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CAPTAIN SHAWN WARNEKE OF THE ST. CLOUD CIVIL AIR PATROL FOR 
               RECEIVING THE DISASTER RELIEF COMMENDATION

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain Shawn 
Warneke, a true patriot and a member of the St. Cloud Civil Air Patrol. 
Capt. Warneke has received the Disaster Relief Commendation ribbon for 
his extraordinary work and leadership during the severe flooding in 
North Dakota this spring. I recently supported House Resolution 415 and 
commended all Civil Air Patrol members for their unprecedented efforts 
in Fargo and Moorhead, and now it is my privilege to highlight Capt. 
Warneke's individual contributions that helped lead to the successful 
sandbagging that saved hundreds of homes.
  The devastating floods in the Fargo-Moorhead communities inspired 
hundreds of volunteers to take time off work and help their neighbors. 
Capt. Warneke's unique background set him apart from many volunteers. 
As Lead Security Officer for the Transportation Security Administration 
at the St. Cloud Regional Airport, Capt. Warneke's experience allowed 
him to effectively transport, supervise and assist C.A.P. cadets and 
senior members during the sandbagging efforts. He also helped local 
citizens with evacuation and provided security to the area.
  Capt. Warneke has made service to our nation a daily routine. As the 
Deputy Commander of his squadron, Capt. Warneke trains the C.A.P Color 
Guard. He is a graduate of the Blue Beret Leadership Academy and soon 
will be certified as an official Civil Air Patrol Mission Pilot. 
Captain Blaine Pierson, Squadron Commander of the St. Cloud Composite 
Squadron, said this about Capt. Warneke: ``His dedication to Civil Air 
Patrol, Homeland Security and his country is constantly evidenced by 
his attention to duty and the responsibilities entrusted to him.''
  I rise today to honor Capt. Shawn R. Warneke in front of this 
Congress for his service to his country, as a sign of my appreciation 
and gratitude. Capt. Warneke has dedicated his life to ensuring 
freedoms and security for all individuals as a part of our Homeland 
Security defenses and a volunteer member of the Civil Air Patrol. His 
commendation ribbon is a fitting display of the compassion with which 
he carries out those duties every day.

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