[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E884]
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                  A TRIBUTE TO DR. HARMON AND DR. ILLG

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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 Dr. Dean Harmon 
and Dr. James Illg for being the recipients of the Friends of Animals 
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 Friends of Animals Award 
is presented to those whose acts of compassion ensure the health and 
well-being of our animal friends for conservation practices and efforts 
in the interest of preserving our wildlife. Doctors Harmon and Illg 
have consistently used their talents to support 4-H and ensure the safe 
purchase of auction animals in Humboldt County.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Dr. Harmon and Dr. Illg 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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