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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Bailey Van Order competed in England's largest youth soccer tournament; and Whereas, Bailey Van Order showed hard work and dedication to the sport of soccer; and Whereas, Bailey Van Order has broadened her abilities and skills in the sport of soccer; and Whereas, Bailey Van Order was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Bailey Van Order always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the field; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Bailey Van Order on placing second in the Manchester Umbro International Cup. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship she has demonstrated.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Joseph Agin showed hard work and dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, Joseph Agin was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Joseph Agin always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the green; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Joseph Agin on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Kevin Miller showed hard work and dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, Kevin Miller was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Kevin Miller always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the green; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Kevin Miller on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Garaway Golf Team has displayed dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, the Garaway Golf Team have been supportive of their teammates; and Whereas, the Garaway Golf Team has broadened their abilities and skills in the sport of golf; and Whereas, the Garaway Golf Team always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the greens; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate the Garaway Golf Team on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work they have demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Josh Miller showed hard work and dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, Josh Miller was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Josh Miller always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the green; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Josh Miller on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Austin Yoder showed hard work and dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, Austin Yoder was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Austin Yoder always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the green; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Austin Yoder on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Tyler Gerber showed hard work and dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, Tyler Gerber was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Tyler Gerber always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the green; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Tyler Gerber on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Michael Dague showed hard work and dedication to the sport of golf; and Whereas, Michael Dague was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Michael Dague always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the green; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Michael Dague on winning the Division III State Golf Tournament. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2007 golf season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Hillary Brown competed in England's largest youth soccer tournament; and Whereas, Hillary Brown showed hard work and dedication to the sport of soccer; and Whereas, Hillary Brown has broadened her abilities and skills in the sport of soccer; and Whereas, Hillary Brown was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Hillary Brown always displayed sportsmanship on and off of the field; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Hillary Brown on placing second in the Manchester Umbro International Cup. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship she has demonstrated.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Scott Nicholls showed hard work and dedication to the sport of soccer; and Whereas, Coach Scott Nicholls was a leader and mentor for the team; and Whereas, Coach Scott Nicholls has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the field; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Scott Nicholls for leading the girl's soccer team to place second in the Manchester Umbro International Cup. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007 soccer season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the 2007 Gusi Peace Prize is to be bestowed upon George Bistis, Chief of the Greek Service, Voice of America; and Whereas, the Gusi Peace Prize recognizes one's untiring efforts of working toward finding peaceful solutions to political and social issues through broadcast journalism; and Whereas, the Gusi Peace Prize foundation is a nonprofit organization that annually gives awards to individuals based on their contributions to peace and human rights; and Whereas, this honor is delivered to Mr. Bistis by The Honorable Manuel L. Morato, President, Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, and The Honorable Barry S. Gusi, Chairman of the Board, Gusi Peace Prize Foundation; and Whereas, Mr. Bistis' contributions to broadcast journalism have made him an example for all to emulate not only in Greece, Turkey, and the Mediterranean, but throughout the United States and the international community; and Whereas, the ceremony to present the Gusi Peace Prize to Mr. Bistis will take place on November 21st of this year in Manila, Philippines; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his peers, coworkers, associates, and the Greek-American community, I congratulate George Bistis upon his upcoming receipt of the 2007 Gusi Peace Prize.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the dedicated people of the Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church celebrates the 150th anniversary with great joy; and Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate to us that love mixed with grace and trust will stand the test of time; and Whereas, it is the fond wish of this body that you will continue to present this work as a beacon for hope to the destitute and maintain your stand as a symbol to this generation that our strength lies in our gracious commitment in unity to each other in the bonds of brotherhood; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the congregation for your unwavering commitment, recognizing that all great achievements come from great dedication. With great appreciation and respect, we recognize the tremendous impact this congregation has had in the community and in the lives of those people you have touched.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the dedicated people of the Bisel United Methodist Church celebrates the 165th anniversary with great joy; and Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate to us that love mixed with grace and trust will stand the test of time; and Whereas, it is the fond wish of this body that you will continue to present this work as a beacon for hope to the destitute and maintain your stand as a symbol to this generation that our strength lies in our gracious commitment in unity to each other in the bonds of brotherhood; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the congregation for your unwavering commitment, recognizing that all great achievements come from great dedication. With great appreciation and respect, we recognize the tremendous impact this congregation has had in the community and in the lives of those people you have touched.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, John and Annie Glenn are proud of their Appalachia roots, growing up in New Concord, Ohio, where they both attended Muskingum County High School and Muskingum College; and Whereas, John and Annie Glenn have been an inspiration to their community and the world by making a difference in the lives around them; and Whereas, Annie Glenn has been a model for those with communicative disorders; and Whereas, Annie Glenn has been a devoted mother and wife, mentor, confidant, and friend to many; and Whereas, John Glenn has been an inspiration after being the first astronaut to orbit the Earth, to become the oldest human to venture into space and to serve as a U.S. Senator for four terms; and Whereas, John Glenn is a testament to all showing that one can come from anywhere and achieve their dreams; and Whereas, the couple appreciates the importance of education though ones lifetime; and Whereas, John and Annie Glenn have recognized the importance of business and community achievement; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with their friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend John and Annie Glenn on their contributions to Appalachia Ohio. Congratulations to John and Annie Glenn on being the 2007 I'm a Child of Appalachia Honoree.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Ian Cooke showed hard work and dedication to the sport of soccer; and Whereas, Coach Cooke was a leader and mentor for the team; and Whereas, Coach Ian Cooke has been a role model for sportsmanship on and off of the field; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Coach Ian Cooke for leading the girl's soccer team to place second in the Manchester Umbro International Cup. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2007 soccer season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Mrs. Gilliam has been a devoted mother and wife, mentor, confidant, and friend to many; and Whereas, Mrs. Gilliam has demonstrated values of hard work and dedication throughout her life, always maintaining a positive outlook; and Whereas, she has an unwavering commitment to her community and has been actively involved; and Whereas, Mrs. Gilliam character and faith has been appreciated for enhancing all of those she has come into contact with; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I wish Ruby Gilliam a happy and healthy 85th birthday. We recognize the tremendous impact she has had in her community and in the lives of all those people she has touched.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Ms. Farmer has demonstrated values of hard work and service throughout her life, always maintaining a positive outlook; and Whereas, Ms. Farmer loves helping people through volunteering and taking care of them; and Whereas, Ms. Farmer has dedicated her life to teaching our youth; and Whereas, Ms. Farmer's character has been praised by the staff at Walnut Hills Retirement Community, as ``a sweetheart and a joy to be around;'' now, therefore, be it Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I wish Hazel Farmer a happy and healthy 106th birthday. We recognize the tremendous impact she has had in her community and in the lives of all those people she has touched.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Camp Sherman became a military camp for local soldiers on June 8, 1917; and Whereas, the camp would come to serve over 40,000 soldiers; and Whereas, Camp Sherman trained soldiers, nursed them back to health and instructed them on agricultural issues; and Whereas, the gates at Camp Sherman are dedicated for those that have passed through them, for those men that have borne the battle; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I applaud Camp Sherman and honor the soldiers that have entered through the post.

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Mr. SPACE. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Ranking Member, for your work on this legislation important for America and especially important for rural America. We who live in rural America understand that there are special challenges we face, whether it be in health care delivery or education, economic infrastructure. This bill will help bridge the gap that exists between rural America and urban and suburban America. By providing a comprehensive mapping plan, we will enable access to these issues that are so vital. Many of us think about broadband in terms of economic development and the importance that it brings to economic infrastructure. Certainly, that is a big part of what access to high-speed Internet is all about. But it is more than that. It affects quality of life in many ways. We have heard about distance learning and the affect that it has on the educational process. We have heard about telemedicine and the ability to deliver quality health care. Certainly it affects the ability of our first responders to coordinate efforts in the event of disasters or emergencies. This is a good bill for rural America. I commend our leadership, as well as the ranking member for his leadership in helping to enact its passage.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the dedicated people of the Dover Baptist Church celebrates the 90th anniversary with great joy; and Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate to us that love mixed with grace and trust will stand the test of time; and Whereas, it is the fond wish of this body that you will continue to present this work as a beacon for hope to the destitute and maintain your stand as a symbol to this generation that our strength lies in our gracious commitment in unity to each other in the bonds of brotherhood; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the congregation for your unwavering commitment, recognizing that all great achievements come from great dedication. With great appreciation and respect, we recognize the tremendous impact this congregation has had in the community and in the lives of those people you have touched.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the dedicated people of the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church of Chillicothe, Ohio celebrates the 186th anniversary of the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church with great joy; and Whereas, this occasion is a time to look back at the origins of the church and appreciate how much it has grown from the first days; and Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate to us that love mixed with grace and trust will stand the test of time; and Whereas, it is the fond wish of this body that you will continue to present this work as a beacon for hope to the destitute and maintain your stand as a symbol to this generation that our strength lies in our gracious commitment in unity to each other in the bonds of brotherhood; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the congregation for your unwavering commitment, recognizing that all great achievements come from great dedication. With great appreciation and respect, we recognize the tremendous impact this congregation has had in the community and in the lives of those people you have touched.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker, Whereas, the Ohio Army National Guard McConnelsville-based 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment will return home with great pride; and Whereas, the following members of the 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are recognized: Abella, Timothy John Apperson, Cory Allen Armstrong, Adam Reed Babcock, Brian Ray Jr. Baker, Dustin Michael Barnhart, Christopher Lee Boney, Dennis Todd Brookover, Kyle Lee Callahan, Darrick Allen Carr, Matthew Gabriel Cavendish, Jeffrey Brian Collinsworth, Larry Preston Crane, Michael Alan Daniels, Trent Lee Day, Richard Lee Dozer, Zachary Adam Dusenberry, Joshua Robert Eberts, Kevin Shane Elick, Ronald Eugene Eltringham, Alan Lynn Jr. Forrest, Michael Steven J. Franklin, Daniel Johnson French, Ryan Lee Gandee, Eric Michael German, Brandon Alan Gottke, Terry Lynn Graves, Garry Brent Grear, David Thomas Grove, Michael Edward Harden, Wesley Curtis Hardesty, Bryan David Harry, Gayle Wayne Jr. Hebb, Randall Lee Hire, Michael Dean Horn, Derek Kennedy Hoskinson, John Mark Hughes, Todd Michael Ickes, Benjamin Joseph Janey, Robert Matthew- Johnson, Adam Ray Keiser, Robert Myron II Klass, Wayne Albert Kussmaul, Robert Glenn II Lambert, John Sherman Larrick, Bradley Ricky Lawrence, Luke Wendall Loader, Andrew Thomas Lytton, Robert Earl III McCarty, Jason Ryan McConnell, Matthew James McIntyre, Donald Gail Jr. McQuain, Joshua Ronald Meredith, Curtis David Meredith, Jeffrey Leonard Mettler, Kevin Lloyd Miles, Jason Allen Moore, Thomas Eugene II Nordine, Justin William Norman, Jason Thomas Payton, George William Pyle, Kathy Lynn Roe, Daren Will Russell, John David Schaad, Steven Paul Slifko, James Lewis III Smith, Adam Douglas Smith, April Dawn Spicer, Joseph Alan Stiltner, Aaron Scott Taylor, Michael Allen Taylor, Steven Russell Jr. Thomas, Joshua David Touvell, William Christopher Tracy, Adam Joshua Tracy, Dustin Jay- Waggy, Jason Eric Wagstaff, Christopher Frank Wells, Michael Dean Jr. Williams, Shane Casey Wilson, Joel Alan and Yinger, Steven Mark. Whereas, they have done an extraordinary job supporting Operation Noble Eagle in the National Capital Region; and Whereas, they will reflect with great pride on achieving the highest average during training on the Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System; be it Resolved that along with friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Ohio Army National Guard McConnelsville-based 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment for their commitment, recognizing that all great achievements are a result of dedication. With great appreciation and respect, I wish you continued success.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Jack Everett served in the United States Army from 1967- 1969; and Whereas, he was inducted into the Military Hall of Fame; and Whereas, Jack Everett has received two Purple Hearts; and Whereas, he is the recipient of the Bronze Star; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend and thank Jack Everett for his contributions to his community and country.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Linda Morrow challenges and inspires her students and colleagues; and Whereas, Linda Morrow has been a dedicated faculty member of Muskingum College since 1988; and Whereas, Linda Morrow has been an outstanding instructor of education; and Whereas, Linda Morrow is recognized for her contribution to the today's students; be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Linda Morrow for her service and dedication.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Charles Dean Davis served in the United States Army from 1966-1968; and Whereas, he served in Vietnam from 1966-1967; and Whereas, Charles Dean Davis is the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal; and Whereas, he is the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal; and Whereas, Charles Dean Davis is the recipient of the Vietnam Campaign Medal; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend and thank Charles Dean Davis for his contributions to his community and country.