[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 31831-31832]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




A PROCLAMATION HONORING JOHN AND ANNIE GLENN ON RECEIVING THE 2007 I'M 
                         A CHILD OF APPALACHIA

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, John and Annie Glenn are proud of their Appalachia roots, 
growing up in New Concord, Ohio, where they both attended Muskingum 
County High School and Muskingum College; and
  Whereas, John and Annie Glenn have been an inspiration to their 
community and the world by making a difference in the lives around 
them; and
  Whereas, Annie Glenn has been a model for those with communicative 
disorders; and
  Whereas, Annie Glenn has been a devoted mother and wife, mentor, 
confidant, and friend to many; and
  Whereas, John Glenn has been an inspiration after being the first 
astronaut to orbit the Earth, to become the oldest human to venture 
into space and to serve as a U.S. Senator for four terms; and
  Whereas, John Glenn is a testament to all showing that one can come 
from anywhere and achieve their dreams; and

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  Whereas, the couple appreciates the importance of education though 
ones lifetime; and
  Whereas, John and Annie Glenn have recognized the importance of 
business and community achievement; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved that along with their friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I commend John and Annie Glenn on 
their contributions to Appalachia Ohio. Congratulations to John and 
Annie Glenn on being the 2007 I'm a Child of Appalachia Honoree.

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