[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 154 (Thursday, October 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING JAKE SCHULTZ FOR RECEIVING AN AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL 
                    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONORS SOCIETY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2009

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate a fine 
young man, Jake Schultz, on his receiving an award of recognition from 
the National Elementary School Honors Society. A fifth-grade student at 
Sagemont School in Weston, Florida, Jake, and 24 of his classmates, has 
received this honor for outstanding academic achievement and for 
demonstrating responsibility at home, school, and in his community. 
While Jake's mother, my esteemed friend and colleague, Congresswoman 
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, insisted on there being no official 
recognition, I nevertheless equally insist on acknowledging Jake's 
stellar accomplishments. I know that both of his parents are extremely 
proud.
  Jake has demonstrated leadership and accomplishment not only through 
his hard work in school and excellent grades but also through his 
community activism. Jake's community service includes the American 
Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 
the Turkey Trot for Kids in Distress, and his work with a Miami 
orphanage.
  There is an old saying that ``all work and no play makes a dull 
boy.'' To that end, I should point out that Jake also excels in his 
efforts outside the classroom. He enjoys playing shortstop for the 
Hawks, a local baseball all-star travel team, where he has served as 
both captain and co-captain. Both he and his sister, Rebecca, attend 
Hebrew School twice a week and have a demonstrated commitment to their 
faith, family, and friends.
  Jake sets an excellent example for his friends and peers in his 
approach to leadership. I applaud Jake for this honor that he has 
worked so hard to achieve, and I urge him to continue his dedication to 
academic achievement and community and public service.

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