[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E519-E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MERLIN FORT

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Merlin Fort for 
being the recipient of the Neighborhood Restoration/Beautification 
Award at the 2010 Humboldt County Spirit Awards.
  The Humboldt County Spirit Awards were established to recognize and 
honor outstanding groups and individuals who have worked for the 
benefit of all citizens of Humboldt County, to celebrate the 
accomplishments and activities of our communities, to acknowledge the 
value of volunteerism in the county, and to have a positive impact on 
community spirit.
  Annually included in the Spirit Awards, the Neighborhood Restoration/
Beautification is presented to an individual or group who has set an 
example by improving, beautifying and restoring their neighborhood.

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  Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent Merlin Fort in the United 
States Congress. I know that my colleagues join me in commending him 
for his sincere dedication to establishing a better community and wish 
him continued success well into the future.

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