[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13088-13089]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING JEFFREY REISENAUER

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jeffrey 
Reisenauer on his receipt of the Congressional Award Gold Medal. As you 
know, this distinction is the highest expression of national 
appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions, and Mr. 
Reisenauer is a well-deserving recipient of this award.
  Through hard work and commitment, Jeffrey has become a leader in his 
community. Mr. Reisenauer, 19 years old, acknowledges the significant 
effect that the Boy Scouts has had on his life. Jeffrey has stated, 
``The skills and values you learn can bring lifelong benefit[s].'' 
Jeffrey has certainly amassed a number of such skills, as a high school 
varsity athlete, and captain of his high school ice hockey team. He has 
also passed the benefit of his skills and work ethic along to younger 
athletes, by coaching youth roller hockey teams, and by assisting with 
player development clinics.
  Mr. Reisenauer has demonstrated his ability to tackle life's 
challenges by training for, and

[[Page 13089]]

embarking on a 16-day backpacking trek through the southwestern United 
States. This experience, at the Boy Scout High Adventure Ranch in 
Cimarron, New Mexico, was best summed up by Mr. Reisenauer in his own 
words. ``You learn to go beyond what you think are your physical and 
mental limits. It was the most challenging and rewarding experience of 
my life.''
  By applying the principles of dedication, hard work, and commitment, 
Jeffrey Reisenauer has become a shining example for others to follow. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jeffrey 
Reisenauer on his accomplishments and on his receipt of the 
Congressional Award Gold Medal.

                          ____________________