Zack Space

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District has been enhancing the lives of Southeast Ohio residents for 40 years; and Whereas, the nine rural counties of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Noble, Perry and Washington came together in 1968 to create a centralized planning effort for the entire region; and Whereas, the Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District serves over 255,000 residents by planning public works projects and social services that benefit the entire region; therefore, be it Resolved that along with their friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District on their contributions and service to the people of Southeast Ohio. Congratulations to Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District for 40 years of committed service.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission has been enhancing the lives of Southern Ohio residents for 40 years; and Whereas, the twelve rural counties of Adams, Brown, Clermont, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton came together in 1968 to create a centralized planning effort for the entire region; and Whereas, the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission serves these twelve counties by planning public works projects and social services that benefit the entire region; therefore, be it Resolved that along with their friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission on their contributions and service to the people of Southern Ohio. Congratulations to the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission for 40 years of committed service.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Linda Hobart showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Linda Hobart was a leader and mentor for the Tuscarawas County Rockets Special Olympics Basketball Team; and Whereas, Coach Hobart has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Linda Hobart for leading the Tuscarawas County Rockets Special Olympics Basketball Team to winning the Ohio Division IV State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 Basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Shaun O'Keefe showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Shaun O'Keefe was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Shaun O'Keefe always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Shaun O'Keefe on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Will McCoy showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Will McCoy was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Will McCoy always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Will McCoy on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Rahlin Watson showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Rahlin Watson was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Rahlin Watson always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Rahlin Watson on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Taylor Huffman showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Taylor Huffman was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Taylor Huffman always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Taylor Huffman on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Cody Dennison showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Cody Dennison was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Cody Dennison always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Cody Dennison on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Lavelle Spivey showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Lavelle Spivey was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Lavelle Spivey always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Lavelle Spivey on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Ryan Queen showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Ryan Queen was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Ryan Queen always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Ryan Queen on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Greg Avery showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Greg Avery was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Greg Avery always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Greg Avery on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Dane Kopp showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Dane Kopp was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Dane Kopp always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Dane Kopp on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Mitchel Kilday showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Mitchel Kilday was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Mitchel Kilday always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Mitchel Kilday on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Chase Huber showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Chase Huber was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Chase Huber always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Chase Huber on winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Ray Chambers showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Ray Chambers was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Ray Chambers always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Ray Chambers on winning the Boys' Division II State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Vince Walters showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Vince Walters was a leader and mentor for the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team; and Whereas, Coach Walters has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Vince Walters for leading the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team to winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 Basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Brent Fickes showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Brent Fickes was a leader and mentor for the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team; and Whereas, Coach Fickes has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Brent Fickes for leading the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team to winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach T.J. Somers showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, T.J. Somers was a leader and mentor for the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team; and Whereas, Coach Somers has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach T.J. Somers for leading the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team to winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 Basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Jeff Brown showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Jeff Brown was a leader and mentor for the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team; and Whereas, Coach Brown has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Jeff Brown for leading the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team to winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 Basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Mark Oberholtzer showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Mark Oberholtzer was a leader and mentor for the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team; and Whereas, Coach Oberholtzer has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Mark Oberholtzer for leading the Newark High School Boys' Basketball Team to winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 Basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Newark High School has displayed incredible dedication to creating well-rounded students; and Whereas, the Newark High School has been supportive of their athletes; and Whereas, the Newark High School has broadened the abilities and skills of their athletes in the sport of basketball; and Whereas, the Newark High School has always promoted sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with their friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate the Newark High School on supporting their Boys' Basketball team in winning the Boys' Division I State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous amount of support they have given to their athletes.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Mike Newman showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Mike Newman was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Mike Newman always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Mike Newman on winning the Boys' Division II State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Nathan Woodworth showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Nathan Woodworth was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Nathan Woodworth always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Nathan Woodworth on winning the Boys' Division II State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the Altmire- Carney amendment before us. This amendment is necessary to ensure that the underlying bill protects the rights of sportsmen across the Nation. The amendment does this by making clear that in no way will the measure affect the ability of the States to regulate fish and wildlife under State laws. It also makes clear that nothing in the bill will limit access for hunting, fishing, trapping or recreational shooting. As a gun owner, a member of the NRA, and as a member of the Sportsmen's Caucus, this amendment is incredibly important to our second amendment rights. And as my colleague from the great State of Pennsylvania indicated just a few moments ago, Mr. Carney, that is important to our way of life. I'm proud to advocate for this amendment on behalf of my fellow sportsmen and women in Ohio's 18th District, and I strongly urge passage of this amendment.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Alex Grow showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Alex Grow was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Alex Grow always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the court; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Alex Grow on winning the Boys' Division II State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007-2008 basketball season.