[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO MAPLEWOOD NEIGHBORS

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Maplewood 
neighbors of Humboldt for being the recipients of the Good Neighbor 
Award at the 2011 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 Good Neighbor Award is 
presented to an individual or group who exemplify true neighborhood 
spirit by lending a helping hand in a time of need. This was 
exemplified when Maplewood neighbors assisted a recently widowed and 
grieving neighbor by selflessly mowing her lawn, moving snow from her 
driveway, and simply taking her on walks to remind her of the support 
she will always have in her neighborhood despite her current 
difficulties.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent the members of the Maplewood 
neighbors in the United States Congress. I know that my colleagues will 
join me in commending them for their sincere dedication to establishing 
a better community and wish them continued success well into the 
future.

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