[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26835]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KEVIN HENKES

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2007

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, Racine, Wisconsin, native and 
author Kevin Henkes is to be commended for his numerous literary 
achievements. Recognized as an outstanding children's author, Henkes 
has contributed to the national landscape of children's literature and 
delighted children with his thoughtful mixture of words and art. Born 
in Racine, Henkes attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He 
currently lives in Madison with his wife, Laura, and their children. 
Several of Henkes' books have garnered awards, including the 
prestigious Caldecott for Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. He also 
received the Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Award for a Wisconsin author/
illustrator for Kitten's First Full Moon (2005), Sun and Spoon (1997), 
Protecting Marie (1995), and Words of Stone (1993). On October 14, 
2007, the Racine Public Library will honor Henkes when one of his 
works, Julius, the Baby of the World, is performed as a musical for 
over 4,600 first- and second-grade students and the general public. The 
Downtown Rotary Club, Friends of the Library, Hughes House, Johnson 
Foundation, Junior League of Racine, Kiwanis Club of West Racine, Over 
Our Head Players, the Racine Community Foundation, and the Racine 
Public Library Endowment Fund have all contributed to this celebration.

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