[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17671]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SHAWN HATCH

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Shawn Hatch of 
Massena. Mr. Hatch deserves our congratulations and gratitude for his 
work to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
  Beginning in May, Shawn spent his summer vacation rollerblading 3,107 
miles from Massena to Los Angeles in an effort to support American 
troops wounded in combat, and raised more than $16,000 through his 
efforts. Shawn's recent efforts remind us all that we must work to 
support our troops every day of the year.
  Just as our soldiers pledge to leave no man or woman behind, Shawn 
has carried on that promise, inspiring many in New York's North Country 
communities to support the Wounded Warrior Project and give back to 
those who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
  Shawn represents the drive and determination that America's veterans, 
military personnel and their families contribute to the security and 
progress of our country each and every day. Again, I congratulate and 
thank Mr. Hatch for his extraordinary journey in support of our 
veterans. His accomplishment is something truly remarkable and sets a 
wonderful example for the rest of us.

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