[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28284]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL HEIERMANN

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the patriotism of 
Michael Heiermann.
  Michael is a High School Junior from Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For 
several years now, he has put out small American flags throughout his 
neighborhood to mark special national holidays.
  President Kennedy said, ``A nation reveals itself not only by the men 
it produces but also by the men it honors.'' Today, America is a better 
place because of young men and women like Michael. And America is a 
better place because of good parents like Edward and Dorothy Heiermann.
  Small acts of great love are the unremitting actions that make 
America great. It is my honor today to recognize the service of this 
young man as an example of a true patriot--a testament to which we 
should all aspire.

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