[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22865]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF FRED SHELDON, PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL RURAL WATER 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2008

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Mr. Fred Sheldon as he becomes the new President of the National Rural 
Water Association. Fred is to be commended for his dedication to 
keeping our water and environment clean and healthy.
  Fred has served on the Executive Board of National Rural Water for 8 
years. His commitment to serve America's communities has included 
several terms as Board President and Vice President of the association. 
He was also instrumental in the establishment of Evergreen Rural Water 
of Washington in 1994.
  As a professional in the field, Fred is dedicated to helping ensure a 
safe drinking water supply for all of us to use and enjoy. I am sure 
that National Rural Water will be in excellent hands for the duration 
of Mr. Sheldon's 2-year tenure.
  Madame Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in commending Fred 
for his excellent work stewarding our natural resources and in 
congratulating him as he starts his new position as President of the 
National Rural Water Association.

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