[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING NED WATERS

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2016

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere appreciation 
that I recognize Ned Waters for his extraordinary vision to establish 
Operation Outdoor Freedom which is sponsored by Florida Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Adam Putnam. Recently, Mr. Waters announced his retirement 
from service with Operation Outdoor Freedom.
  Mr. Waters and his wife realized the need for a program to give back 
to wounded warriors coming back from war. By encouraging all of his 
friends to donate time, money, property, and gifts, they started the 
program that was then called the Wounded Warrior Sportsman Fund. 
Operation Outdoor Freedom provides wounded veterans with outdoor 
activities that they enjoy at no cost. This program has evolved from 
the first single outing to over 70 chapters statewide. Operation 
Outdoor Freedom grants wounded veterans a unique opportunity for 
recreation and rehabilitation. By creating an atmosphere so that 
wounded warriors can spend time with like-minded veterans, Operation 
Outdoor Freedom has changed many lives for the better.
  I am truly grateful for Ned Waters' work to provide opportunities to 
wounded veterans and Purple Heart Recipients who have fought to defend 
our freedom. Our community and our state are better due to his service.

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