[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1279-E1280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING JP SELL AND DIVERSIFIED FREEDOM FOR DISABILITIES/FISH TALES

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor JP Sell and 
Diversified Freedom for Disabilities/Fish Tales.
  Diversified Freedom for Disabilities/Fish Tales is a Not-for-Profit 
Organization founded in 2011 by JP Sell, located in Missouri that 
specializes in working with veterans and children with severe 
disabilities. This organization develops equipment so that these 
persons with disabilities may enjoy the Great Outdoors, in fishing, 
hunting, and trail adventures. Through the years DFD/Fish Tales has 
developed special programs such as Fishing Dreams for Veterans, Anglers 
for Life, and the National Youth Fishing Association. Today their 
efforts are developing a Handicap Recreation Park for veterans and 
children with disabilities and a Special Indoor Facility for activities 
and mental health rehabilitation. DFD/Fish Tales has helped well over 
50,000 veterans and children with disabilities enjoy the Great Outdoors 
and has helped structure many other Not-for-Profit organizations 
develop programs so they may extend their outreaches to help others.
  Madam Speaker, Diversified Freedom for Disabilities/Fish Tales is an 
incredible organization doing incredible work. As an avid bass 
fisherman myself, I know the joy that being out on the water can bring, 
and DFD/Fish Tales has been bringing that joy to those who might 
otherwise miss out. The annual Fishing

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Dreams Event on Table Rock Lake, which I have been proud to take part 
in as Congressman for Missouri's 7th District, is but one of many great 
programs they host to help veterans and children with disabilities. In 
2021 at Fishing Dreams we took 107 veterans fishing including two that 
were over 100 years old. When I pull up at this annual event, JP Sell 
is one of the first faces I see and always with a big bright smile 
ready to volunteer for the day.

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