[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           MINNESOTA'S BEST BAGGER GOES TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Lauren Gillson of St. Cloud for her first place win in the Minnesota 
Grocers Association 2015 Best Bagger Contest, which took place at the 
Mall of America last month.
  I would also like to commend the Minnesota Grocers Association for 
hosting this competition. It demonstrates how much value they place on 
providing excellent customer service.
  Anyone who visits a grocery store will understand just how crucial a 
bagger's role is to the industry. They are, by far, one of the most 
memorable employees in the store, as they are the last person to be in 
contact with the customer. A bagger can often make or break the 
customer's overall experience.
  Lauren competed against nine others before winning first place. Her 
win is truly impressive, as she has only worked at Lunds & Byerlys in 
St. Cloud for less than a month.
  I wish Lauren good luck as she competes in the 2016 National Grocers 
Association Best Bagger Championship this February.


                       Live Until the Day You Die

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jim 
Davis for all that he has done to help those affected by cancer.
  Over the past 4 months, Jim has flown throughout the continental 
United States and given free plane rides to cancer survivors and 
patients. By sharing his passion for flying, Jim has brought comfort 
and everlasting memories to these individuals in their time of need.
  What truly is amazing about Jim's story is that he is going through a 
similar situation as the people he is helping.
  After being diagnosed with liver cancer and given just 9 months to 
live, Jim decided that he wasn't going to give up. Instead, he made it 
his mission to help others affected by this terrible disease.
  Jim has said, ``Some people get a cancer diagnosis and just sit and 
wait to die. Not me. I want to live. Cancer patients, live until the 
day you die.''
  Jim, I want to thank you for your amazing acts of kindness. I am in 
awe of your positive attitude and capacity for helping others.


                   Minnesota is Proud of Her Veterans

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
individuals from my district who were recently recognized for Veterans' 
Voices Awards.
  I am proud to recognize State Representative Bob Dettmer of Forest 
Lake, Minnesota; Ralph Donais of Elk River; Jim Tuorila of St. Cloud; 
Megan Allen of Ramsey; Scott Glew of Elk River; and Shelby Marie Hadley 
of Rice.
  These awards are given to individuals who have nobly served their 
country in the Armed Forces and gone on to volunteer in their 
communities after returning home.
  Each one of these incredible men and women, chosen by the Minnesota 
Humanities Center, has positively impacted the United States and 
Minnesota's Sixth District in a major way.
  There is so much to thank these individuals for. Thank you for 
defending our country and for realizing that there was still so much to 
be accomplished once you returned home. Your work has not gone 
unnoticed, and we are forever grateful.

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