[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO RYAN NOVAK

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Ryan 
Novak, a native of rural Decorah, Iowa and current University of Iowa 
student. Ryan is riding his bicycle across the United States this 
summer to raise money for people with disabilities.
  Ryan is participating in the Journey of Hope, a 64-day, 4000-mile 
bicycle ride from San Francisco, California to Washington, DC to 
benefit Push America. Push America was founded in 1977 through Pi Kappa 
Phi as a way for undergraduate fraternity brothers to experience 
leadership development through serving people with disabilities.
  During this bicycle ride, Ryan is not only raising money but 
educating people about the needs of those with disabilities. He is also 
stopping at local organizations and a variety of community events to 
meet people with disabilities and to tell his story and promote the 
cause.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Ryan Novak for his leadership and commitment to serving 
people with disabilities. I consider it an honor to represent Ryan in 
Congress, and I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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