[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1486-E1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   ANOKA COUNTY'S OUTSTANDING SENIOR

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of John 
Leggate, a Coon

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Rapids, Minnesota resident who was recently awarded the Anoka County 
Outstanding Senior Award at the Anoka County Fair. Despite major 
setbacks, John has been heavily involved in his community.
  Thirteen years ago, John was given the devastating news that he only 
had six weeks to live. Instead of giving up, he kept fighting, bravely 
enduring eleven surgeries and eight years of chemotherapy, all while 
continuing his service to his community.
  Today, John helps out with numerous organizations in the community 
including: Coon Rapids Royalty and Pageant Committees, Coon Rapids 
Snowflake Days, Community Strength Foundation, Coon Rapids Northstar 
Lions Club, Coon Rapids Fireworks Festival, Epiphany Church, and Movies 
in the Park.
  John Leggate has shown great passion for bettering the community and 
has helped thousands of people in the process. For all his 
contributions to our community, we thank John Leggate and congratulate 
him on his award.

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