[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[House]
[Page 31715]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the noble 
work of a wonderful south Florida organization, Shake-A-Leg Miami. 
Founded in 1982 by Harry Horgan, Shake-A-Leg Miami helps children and 
adults who have physical, developmental, and economic challenges. How 
does it do that? Through the joy of sailing.
  Harry, who was paralyzed in a tragic automobile accident at the age 
of 22, did not let his disability keep him from his lifelong love of 
sailing. With optimism and determination, Harry created Shake-A-Leg 
Miami. Its programs have made a difference in the lives of over 10,000 
individuals. For the past 25 years, Shake-A-Leg has been instrumental 
in empowering individuals so that they can reach their highest 
potential for an independent life.
  My youngest daughter volunteered at Shake-A-Leg, and the experience 
for both participants and volunteers is life-changing. Shake-A-Leg is a 
remarkable organization whose contributions have made the lives of 
countless children more fulfilling. I am honored to have such a fine 
organization in my congressional district.

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