[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 679]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING JERRY MOHELNITZKY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Jerry 
Mohelnitzky on receiving the Longhorn Boy Scouts of America 
Distinguished Citizen Award for this year.
  Mr. Mohlnitzky has been involved in the Denton community for over 3 
decades. He participates on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, 
Greater Denton Arts Council, Economic Development Partnership Board and 
the Dallas Ecological Foundation. He also serves as the Board Chairman 
for the economic Development Board.
  The Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves more than 
40,000 youths with scouting programs in Central and North Texas. More 
than 15,000 adults volunteer to help with the programs. This 
prestigious award is given to members of the community whose leadership 
focuses on volunteerism.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Jerry Mohelnitzky for 
receiving the Longhorn Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen 
Award. His contributions and service to the Denton community should 
inspire us all.

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