[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING JAMES JENDRUSINA ON THE OCCASION OF EARNING THE 
                          CONGRESSIONAL AWARD

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                           HON. DAN BENISHEK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize James 
Jendrusina, of Bessemer, Michigan and his achievement in earning the 
Congressional Award. The Congressional Award recognizes four avenues of 
individual growth--community service, physical fitness, exploration, 
and personal development--and how the fulfillment of these goals forms 
balanced and promising young citizens. In their pursuit of these goals, 
recipients of the Congressional Awards have gained new skills and 
greater confidence.
   In earning his Congressional Award, James volunteered over 200 hours 
of service through the Boy Scouts, where he focused on teaching younger 
scouts about service opportunities and how they are able to enrich the 
communities in which they live. He was also able to introduce bats to 
the Little Girls Campground to try to control the mosquito population.
   For his personal development, James dedicated his time to learn 
about agriculture by planting and taking care of his own garden. 
Through this experience he learned how to control pests, preserve 
vegetables and eventually harvest the fruits of his labor.
   For his Physical Education, James chose to focus on healthy eating 
and working out. By running and adding a weight routine to his 
exercises, he was able to achieve an understanding of what is needed to 
ensure a healthy lifestyle.
   For his Expedition, James traveled to Alaska and visited the Kenai 
Peninsula to learn how to fish using varying techniques.
   I believe the projects undertaken by James will be the cornerstone 
for future achievements and a commitment to bettering one's self and 
their community. Please join me in congratulating James for his 
accomplishments and for success in the future.

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