[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7681]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF JOHN KURKOSKY

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor John Kurkosky of 
Annandale, Minnesota for creatively using his song-writing and singing 
talents to support his neighbors in need.
  A self-professed ``shower singer,'' John makes a hobby out of writing 
and singing country, rock and gospel songs. Five years ago, he wrote a 
song, ``Ice Fishin' My Buddies and Me'' that gained popularity last 
year when it was featured on the local news story about Minnesota ice 
houses. Though John has recorded about 40 songs, his tale about one of 
Minnesota's most popular pastimes seems to be everyone's favorite. So 
popular is this local song that if you Google ``Kurkosky fish house 
song,'' you'll get hits all over the web, including YouTube.
  His CD, ``John Kurkosky: My Mixed Up Music'' sells at a shop in 
Annandale, Minnesota and is also available by mail. As a construction 
worker, John doesn't plan to quit his day job anytime soon, but since 
March is Food Share Month, he is using his talent to set up fundraising 
events in Central Minnesota for local food shelves. In addition, John 
already donates a portion of every CD sale to food shelves. This March 
campaign is the largest food drive in the state, supporting work at 260 
food shelves across Minnesota.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor John Kurkosky 
on his musical success and his charitable efforts. It is Minnesotans 
like John that make our communities better places to live, work and 
raise a family.

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