[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
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                  A TRIBUTE TO LEROY AND JAN JORGENSEN

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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 Leroy and Jan 
Jorgensen for being the recipients of the Neighborhood Beautification 
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 Neighborhood 
Beautification Award is presented to recognize an individual or group 
who has set an example by improving, beautifying and restoring Humboldt 
neighborhoods. Mr. and Mrs. Jorgensen were nominated this year because 
of the enjoyment the residents of Humboldt receive from their gardens. 
They are often kind enough to host programs on gardening to assist 
others beautifying their homes and neighborhoods.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Leroy and Jan in the United 
States Congress. I know that my colleagues 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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