[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 84 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E808-E809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING NED WATERS

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2016

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere appreciation 
that I recognize Ned

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Waters for his extraordinary vision to establish Operation Outdoor 
Freedom which is sponsored by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam 
Putnam. Recently, Mr. Waters announced his retirement from service with 
Operation Outdoor Freedom.
  Mr. Waters and his wife realized the need for a program to give back 
to wounded warriors coming back from war. By encouraging all of his 
friends to donate time, money, property, and gifts, they started the 
program that was then called the Wounded Warrior Sportsman Fund. 
Operation Outdoor Freedom provides wounded veterans with outdoor 
activities that they enjoy at no cost. This program has evolved from 
the first single outing to over 70 chapters statewide. Operation 
Outdoor Freedom grants wounded veterans a unique opportunity for 
recreation and rehabilitation. By creating an atmosphere so that 
wounded warriors can spend time with like-minded veterans, Operation 
Outdoor Freedom has changed many lives for the better.
  I am truly grateful for Ned Waters' work to provide opportunities to 
wounded veterans and Purple Heart Recipients who have fought to defend 
our freedom. Our community and our state are better due to his service.

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