[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17832]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE WINNER SCHOOL DISTRICT

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I honor the Winner School 
District for being awarded the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer 
Support Freedom Award. This award is the highest recognition given by 
the U.S. Government to employers for their outstanding support of their 
employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
  The Winner School District is one of only 15 employers nationwide to 
be honored with this prestigious award. The support, encouragement, and 
flexibility that they provide to their employees who are called to 
serve their country in the South Dakota National Guard illustrates 
their deservedness for this high honor. The Winner School District 
serves as a fine example of South Dakotans coming together to support 
the cause of freedom around the world. The Winner School District goes 
the extra mile to accommodate our servicemen and women and thus ensure 
a safer, more secure America.
  Today, I rise with the entire State of South Dakota to commend the 
Winner School District for their commitment to serving our State and 
our Armed Forces.

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