[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6725]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



RECOGNIZING DOUGLAS WEAVER, NEW YORK STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM 
                  LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2000

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the New York State 4-H 
Shooting Sports Programs' Lifetime Achievements Award recipient, Mr. 
Douglas Weaver of Hudson Falls, NY. Mr. Weaver received the award at 
the New York State Shooting Sports Recognition Banquet which was held 
at the 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa, NY on April 28, 2000.
  Mr. Weaver has been a 4-H leader in the 22nd Congressional District 
for the past 19 years. His leadership has been instrumental in starting 
and maintaining the popular Washington County Shooting Sports Program. 
Mr. Weaver's innovative approaches in the areas of youth development 
and environmental education distinguish the Washington County, NY 
program from all others. Local 4-H participants are fortunate to have a 
leader of his superior caliber.
  Mr. Weaver actively participates in the New York State Shooting 
Sports program. He attended instructor classes at the national level 
and currently serves as an instructor for state and local level 
workshops. Mr. Weaver has held numerous leadership roles in the 4-H, 
including Chairperson of the 4-H Leaders Association. He is an 
excellent role model for youth and adults and always promotes teamwork 
and cooperation.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Douglas Weaver on 
his receipt of the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program Lifetime 
Achievement Award. He is an inspiration to us all.

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