[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16533]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO DANIEL EDMONDSON

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Daniel Edmondson for 
his outstanding volunteer work and being awarded the 2006 Prudential 
Spirit of Community Award.
  Daniel, an eighth-grader at Silvestri Junior High School in Las 
Vegas, has been teaching Taekwondo karate classes to young children for 
the past eight years. Daniel started taking Taekwondo lessons when he 
was just six years old. As a young child, he was so taken with the 
sport that he wanted to share it with others.
  In order to become a junior instructor, Daniel had to train for two 
years, log 350 hours of volunteer service at the Taekwondo studio, and 
pass both physical and written tests. Daniel now leads classes, mentors 
young students, and helps them prepare for tournament competitions. 
Over the last several years, Daniel has taught more that 150 youths not 
only the physical techniques of Taekwondo, but also self-discipline, 
confidence, respect, and integrity.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Daniel Edmondson for his volunteer 
activities. His being recognized at the Prudential Spirit of Community 
Awards is truly a great accomplishment. I applaud his efforts and wish 
him the best with his future endeavors.

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