[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING JACK DIMMER'S OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND SERVICE TO THE 
                PIERCE COUNTY REGION OF WASHINGTON STATE

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                           HON. DEREK KILMER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jack Dimmer, a 
senior at Charles Wright Academy and recipient of the Honorable Fixed 
NGO award from Harvard National Model United Nations.
   Founded in 1955, a decade after the United Nations was created; 
Harvard National Model United Nations is the largest, oldest, and most 
respected conference of its kind. Every year, it brings over 3,000 
students and faculty together from around the world to simulate the 
United Nations. The program offers a unique opportunity to experience 
and work through the challenges of international negotiation and 
diplomacy.
   Mr. Dimmer attended the Harvard National Model United Nations as a 
part of Charles Wright Academy's Model United Nations Club. The club 
requires students to comprehensively research, debate, and 
diplomatically negotiate a range of foreign policy issues. Mr. Dimmer 
received the Honorable Fixed NGO Award for his work representing a 
Seattle non-profit committed to addressing clean water issues around 
the world. Of the thousands of students in attendance, only one student 
is annually selected for the award.
   Mr. Speaker, this is a significant honor for Mr. Dimmer. His 
dedication and acumen have garnered an invitation to represent the 
United States this summer in the All-American Model United Nations held 
in Beijing. There is no doubt that Mr. Dimmer will make our region 
proud with his proven dedication and skill.
   Mr. Speaker, Mr. Dimmer's commitment to service, and to his country, 
extends beyond his involvement with United Nations. The Honorable Norm 
Dicks nominated Mr. Dimmer to attend the United States Military Academy 
at West Point and he will begin his studies this fall. I am sure that 
Mr. Dimmer will continue to excel, achieve, and serve his country with 
honor and distinction.
   As I close, I can say with confidence that Mr. Dimmer exemplifies 
the aspects of our national character for which we should be most 
proud. His hard work, commitment to service, and diplomatic negotiation 
and mediation serve as an inspiration to us all. I am pleased to 
recognize Mr. Dimmer today in the United States Congress.

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