[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17897-17898]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNITION OF OSAGE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT MEMBER OF THE YEAR 
                                NOMINEE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2006

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate a 
distinguished citizen and constituent. More specifically, it is my 
pleasure to announce the nomination of Ms. Claire Schoenborn, of Osage, 
Iowa, by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 278 for Member of the Year.
  Ms. Schoenborn is a vital member of the community in Osage, Iowa. The 
widow of a World War II veteran, she has repeatedly demonstrated her 
dedication to volunteerism and community service. Ms. Schoenborn is 
able to spread joy and brighten lives in many ways.
  As a cancer survivor, Ms. Schoenborn is actively involved in the 
Mitchell County Relay for

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Life and the Home Trust Helping Hands Team fundraising efforts. She is 
also a member of the Association for Retarded Citizens, and until 
recently, an important volunteer in the Bridges Mentoring Program. 
Perhaps the most valuable part of Ms. Schoenborn's community service 
services is her dedication to visiting the elderly, the ill and the 
shut-ins.
  And so today I rise to recognize Ms. Clair Schoenborn for her 
commitment to the betterment of the community and I congratulate Ms. 
Schoenborn on her nomination for Member of the Year by American Legion 
Auxiliary Unit 278. May Ms. Schoenborn continue to serve her community 
for many years.''

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