[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 20, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING DOUGAL NELSON FOR RECEIVING THE KARL FLEMKE PIONEER 
            ACHIEVEMENT AWARD THROUGH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dougal 
Nelson for receiving the Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award for his 
work with Junior Achievement of the Heartland through Junior 
Achievement USA.
  Mr. Nelson was very honored to win this award, which is given to 
first-time presidents of Junior Achievement organizations throughout 
the country with between 2 and 6 years of service in their role. Nelson 
was among five others nominated. Junior Achievement of the Heartland, a 
member of the global JA network, has been serving young people in the 
Quad-Cities and surrounding areas for 66 years--equipping them with the 
skillset and mindset to create sustainable businesses, find meaningful 
employment, and build thriving communities. Mr. Nelson exemplifies the 
mission statement of Junior Achievement of the Heartland, which is to 
``inspire and prepare young people to succeed.'' As CEO, Mr. Nelson 
believes it is his job to put the right people in the right places to 
help children succeed and says that his staff and the community are to 
thank for him receiving this award. Because of his strong leadership, 
he was able to build a culture of trust within the organization and 
make a big difference for youth in the community. I commend Mr. Nelson 
for his resolve to help the youth in the Quad Cities and surrounding 
areas.
  It is because of strong community leaders such as Dougal Nelson that 
I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. 
Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Dougal 
Nelson for winning the Junior Achievement organization's Karl Flemke 
Pioneer Achievement Award.

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