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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Ryan Boggs showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Ryan Boggs was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Ryan Boggs 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 Boggs on winning the Boys' Division IV State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2008-2009 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Coach Norm Persin showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Norm Persin was a leader and mentor for the Oak Hill High School Boys' Basketball Team; and Whereas, Norm Persin 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 Norm Persin for leading the Oak Hill High School Boys' Basketball Team to winning the Boys' Division IV State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and leadership he has demonstrated during the 2008-2009 Basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Oak Hill High School has displayed incredible dedication to creating well-rounded students; and Whereas, the Oak Hill High School has been supportive of their athletes; and Whereas, the Oak Hill High School has broadened the abilities and skills of their athletes in the sport of basketball; and Whereas, the Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill High School on supporting their Boys' Basketball team in winning the Boys' Division IV 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, Austin Brown showed hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball; and Whereas, Austin Brown was a supportive team player; and Whereas, Austin Brown 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 Austin Brown on winning the Boys' Division IV State Basketball Championship. We recognize the tremendous hard work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated during the 2008-2009 basketball season.

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Mr. SPACE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 273, recognizing the 188th anniversary of Greek independence and celebrating Greek and American democracy. This bill is personally significant to me because, like Mr. Bilirakis, I, too, am of Greek descent, being the grandson of immigrants who came here from the very small but beautiful island of Ikaria, Greece. It is significant that we understand in recognizing and in advocating for this resolution that our founding fathers chose the ancient Greek models in the formation of our own Constitution and in formulating and defining the values of freedom, justice and equality. What is equally interesting is that, when Greece attained its independence, it turned to the Jeffersonian democracy that we have in formulating its constitution. This resolution reaffirms the excellent relationship between the United States and Greece. In its passage, I look forward to continued joint cooperation between these two nations in their mutual quest for peace, justice and democratic principles. Peace, justice and democratic principles are not just words. They mean something. In this case, it means a renewed interest and quest for peace, justice and the principles of democracy in Cyprus. It means ending the occupation that has lasted for over 35 years. It means this country working with Greece to effectuate that. It means preserving the sanctity and the integrity of the ecumenical patriarch, the spiritual father of nearly 300 million who are Christian Orthodox worldwide. Ascribing to those principles is what we believe in, and it is what Greece believes in. I look forward to working with Greece in future years as we strive for that justice.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the NAEW conducts research on ways to manage land to protect and improve water quality; and Whereas, the NAEW works to reduce and prevent flood damages to agricultural areas in Southeastern Ohio; and Whereas, the NAEW's research has sweeping implications for how water resources can be better managed in agricultural and rural settings all across the country; and Whereas, the NAEW has received a ``Friend of the Extension'' Award from the Ohio State University Extension for the strengthened partnership between them, and for their aid in education about forestry, soils, grazing, beef feeding, and many other important rural knowledge bases; now, therefore, be it Resolved that, along with the Ohio State University Extension, friends and family of the NAEW, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed for receiving this award, and commend their continued work in making water usage in agricultural areas safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.

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Mr. SPACE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education, GIVE, Act. The GIVE Act is an important piece of legislation that is instrumental expanding AmeriCorps and increasing volunteerism in our country. I commend Chairman Miller and Ranking Member McKeon for their work on this critical piece of legislation. In particular, I would like to thank Chairman Miller for his work to include language, in the Manager's Amendment, which encourages the recruitment of youth to work in health professions in communities where there are unmet needs. This legislation is extremely important to my District, where we are facing a lack of access to health care. The recruitment of health professionals is vital to maintaining a strong, healthy country and I am grateful that the Chairman and Ranking Member recognize this as they work to enact this legislation. Community service is a cornerstone of American society and our Domestic Volunteer Programs, which encourage individuals to meet needs of others, are critical in hard economic times such as these. National support for reauthorization and expansion of community service programs is a testament to the resolve of Americans to help those who are most in need. Again, I thank Chairman Miller and Ranking Member McKeon for taking the steps to expand the recruitment of youth to health care professions.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Appalachian Leadership Academy was formed in 1998 out of a partnership between the Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development at Ohio University's Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development; and Whereas, the Academy is designed to help prepare middle management employees for leadership roles within their agencies and communities; and Whereas, the Academy has graduated 170 leaders into Ohio Appalachian communities; and Whereas, the goal of the Academy is to enhance the knowledge of the participants not only in leadership but about the Appalachian Region as a whole in order to better prepare them to use their skills in the Appalachian communities of Ohio; therefore, be it Resolved that along with the friends, alumni of the Academy, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Appalachian Leadership Academy for their steadfast efforts to offer educational leadership opportunities, and congratulate them on their 10th anniversary.

Mr. SPACE

Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Chillicothe High School Cheerleading Squad has won the Ohio State Title in the Division II Mount Category; and Whereas, having won in 2007 they have now reclaimed their state title; and Whereas, the CHS Cheerleading squad has worked long, tireless hours to perfect their routines; therefore, be it Resolved that with the parents, friends, students of CHS and alumni of the CHS Cheerleading Squad, along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate the squad on their eighth Ohio State Title, and commend them on their hard work, and winning spirit.

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Mr. SPACE. Mr. Speaker, this Resolution underscores the importance that the National School Breakfast Program has for classroom participation and student performance. The recent increase in children and families needing food assistance highlights the continuing necessity of these programs to keep America's students healthy, attentive and productive in school. More resources are needed in order to provide low-income children with the same opportunities for educational success as their peers. These efforts are critical to decreasing the hunger problems in our country while working to increase educational attainment levels. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SPACE

Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker, today, I will be absent from votes in the House, as I will be travelling to Ohio with the President to discuss the economic challenges facing my home state of Ohio. The most recent unemployment numbers only underscore the clear and glaring need for economic revitalization in my district. I look forward to sharing the perspective of Appalachian Ohio with the President and discussing how we can move forward with plans that offer new opportunity for the people I represent. This cooperation will be critical to steering our nation's economy back on track. I will return to the House for any scheduled votes this afternoon.

Mr. SPACE

Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Chalfont Methodist Church was founded in 1808 and is celebrating its 200th anniversary in Washington Township, Ohio; and Whereas, the congregation was started by Mordecai Chalfant, a member of the society in Methodism in 1808 but did not have a church until 1811, and Whereas, in June of 1970, when the East Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church decided to close the parish due to dwindling membership, the building was turned over to another congregation and scheduled to be demolished, the community came together to form the Chalfant Society, raising money to purchase the building and have it named to the National Register of Historic Buildings; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Chalfont Methodist Church for two centuries of dedication and service to the Washington township community and their determination to save the church building and continue the good works of the parish.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce has nearly 600 businesses as members; and Whereas, at 1:15 PM on May 21, 1959, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce was created out of the former New Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; and Whereas, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in attracting new industries to the area; and Whereas, the Chamber of Commerce has held as the core of its mission to promote the civic, economic and social welfare of Tuscarawas County; therefore, be it Resolved that along with the friends, member businesses, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce for their staunch support of the county and their ever-present efforts to bring economic growth and industry to the people of Tuscarawas County.

Mr. SPACE

Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1821 and is celebrating its 187th anniversary in Chillicothe, Ohio; and Whereas, the congregation of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church can trace their roots to the first Methodist church congregation in Chillicothe and can boast to be among the first African Methodist Episcopal churches in the state, and Whereas, the church was founded to extend equal rights and privileges of worship to African congregants at a time when such congregants were not afforded the same considerations as their white brethren and has continued to seek equality and brotherhood that transcends race. Congregants from the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church played integral roles in the Underground Railroad and other abolitionist causes throughout the 19th century; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly two centuries of dedication and service to the Chillicothe community and their efforts to preach equality and faith among all races and religions throughout the years.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community has been faithfully serving the community of Tuscarawas County since 1966; and Whereas, the Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community has participated in ``Character Counts! Week,'' a character building program meant to instill six pillars of character in children, from October 19-25; and Whereas, the ``Character Counts!'' program teaches young people about the six pillars of character--trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship--and is an enrichment and community extension of the Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community Character Formation Program, now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the participants of the ``Character Counts!'' program on their commitment to citizenship and respect of themselves and one another. I also commend those involved in the program for their dedication to the youth of our community and preparing them for lives of thoughtfulness, respect, and civic responsibility.

Mr. SPACE

Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Sandy Valley High School Cardinals football team admirably squared off against the Garaway High School Pirates on the night of Friday, September 12, 2008; and Whereas, recognizing the game was not going their way, the Sandy Valley Cardinals, under the direction of Coach John Groff, exemplified the finest in sportsmanship and class by allowing the Pirate's team manager, Craig Gordon, a young man with Down Syndrome, to record his first touch of the football during a game; and Whereas, Cardinals players allowed Gordon to carry the football into the end zone for a touchdown, giving him a memory and a feeling of pride that will last a lifetime, now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the players and coaches of the Sandy Valley High School Cardinals for showing the very highest in class, sportsmanship, and character by allowing Gordon the opportunity to fulfill a dream of scoring a touchdown during a game in his senior year. Coach Groff, his coaching staff, and the Cardinals players have proven to be decent and honorable men who should be proud of their actions on the field that night.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Garaway High School Pirates Golf team competed in the Ohio State Division III Boys Golf Championship Tournament; and Whereas, under the direction of head coach Ryan Taggart and assistant coach Mike Felton, the team overcame a two stroke deficit to Lima Central Catholic after the first day of play to win the tournament by eight strokes with a combined score of 631 to Lima's 639, and Whereas, this is the team's second consecutive win in the Division III championship tournament and its third in five years, creating a dynastic legacy of sportsmanship, skill, and determination, and Whereas, Garaway's Kevin Miller, finished as the individual state champion for the second year in a row defeating challenger Nathan Tarter of Mogadore High School, 141 to 144; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend Kolt Andreas, Donny Beechy, Michael Dague, Kevin Miller, Greg Moomaw, and Ryan Troyer for their excellent performance on the golf course and congratulate them on their second win in as many years. The Garaway High School Golf Team has shown exemplary sportsmanship and skill under the management of Coaches Taggart and Felton, and should be proud of their achievement.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Tuscarawas County is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its organization; and Whereas, Tuscarawas County has contributed greatly to the history and culture of eastern Ohio and its residents should take pride in the accomplishments of the county and look forward to its future; and Whereas, the residents of Tuscarawas County will celebrate the county's 200th anniversary with a Bicentennial Parade, fireworks show, music by local school and adult performers, and exhibits commemorating the history and culture of Tuscarawas County; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the residents of Tuscarawas County, past and present, for their contribution to the state of Ohio over the last 200 years, congratulate them on the bicentennial of the county, and wish them well in the festivities planned to commemorate this once in a lifetime event.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Martha Miller will soon celebrate her 100th birthday; and Whereas, she has been able to drive a car and maintain a home through her 97th year; and Whereas, Martha Miller has volunteered as a poll worker through her 94th year; therefore, be it Resolved that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Martha Miller on achieving her 100th birthday, and for her contributions to her community and country.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Center United Methodist Church was founded in 1858 with 17 members convening at the Pleasant Site School in Cambridge, and Whereas, originally called the Harmony Methodist Episcopal Church, the congregation grew quickly to more then 200 members and in 1869, prompting the congregation to build its structure on the site where it currently stands, and Whereas, the Center United Methodist Church operated continuously for 150 years under various names, continuously growing and expanding its congregation and its building to better accommodate its service to the community. The church has been an active community presence, initiating and contributing to numerous religious, community, and international; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Center United Methodist Church for 150 years of dedicated service to the practice of the Christian faith and to the good works, both local and international, that have given the congregation a wonderful reputation and a sense of pride.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Fairmount Presbyterian Church was founded in 1833 by the Nickel family and is celebrating its 175th anniversary in Licking Township, Ohio; and Whereas, the congregation of 25 celebrated that milestone with a special service on September 21st and a recreation of a famous photo of the congregation on the mound next to the church taken in 1923, and Whereas, the founding of the Fairmount Presbyterian Church occurred when one member of the Nickel family passed the spot of land where it now sits and remarked that it was the ``prettiest place'' he had ever seen. Three years later, the land that serves as the parish's cemetery was donated, creating the Fairmount Cemetary adjacent to the historic church; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Fairmount Presbyterian Church 175 years of dedication and service to the Licking township community and their continued remembrance of their founding and occupation of what was called the ``prettiest place'' the founder had ever seen.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Jewett United Methodist Church was founded in 1908 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Jewett, Ohio; and Whereas, the congregation of Quinn Jewett United Methodist Church celebrated this milestone with weekend of events, ceremonies, and services between October 3rd and October 5th, 2008; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly two centuries of dedication and service to the Chillicothe community and their efforts to preach equality and faith among all races and religions throughout the years.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Quaker City United Methodist Church was founded in 1833 by Edward H. Taylor celebrated its 175th anniversary in Quaker City, Ohio; and Whereas, the congregation of met in the old cording mill and later in the Odd Fellows Hall for the first 38 years until a new church was erected on West Main street in 1871, and Whereas, the congregation moved to its current location in 1908 after a campaign to raise money for the building of a church yielded $12,000--$7,000 of it donated by the family of Jesse Lingo, and Whereas, the church was dedicated in February of 1909 and has remained there ever since, and Whereas, the congregation of only 28 members has grown to more than 65 and is lead by Pastor Wilbur Bragg; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Quaker City United Methodist Church on 175 years of dedication and service to the Quaker City community and their continued devotion to the Methodist faith spanning nearly two centuries.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the Sonora United Methodist Church was founded in 1808 and convened for its first 15 years without a proper church building eventually worshipping in a log structure only as recently as 1823, and Whereas, the congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary with special services, a potluck dinner, and a performance by the Greater Zanesville Singers on September 21, and Whereas, the Sonora United Methodist Church operated continuously for 200 years as part of a charge, or cluster of parishes serviced by one pastor, making it part of a larger worshipping community that prided itself in good works and devotion to the Gospel; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Sonora United Methodist Church for 200 years of service and dedication to southeastern Ohio, the community of churches encompassing the charge and, an adherence to the teachings of Jesus Christ. The congregants, past and present, of Sonora United Methodist Church have exemplified the quality of Christian service to the community and deserve the recognition that comes with such dedication.

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Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Steiner Cheese is the oldest operating cheese maker in southeastern Ohio having celebrated its 175th anniversary this year; and Whereas, Steiner Cheese was founded by a young Swiss man named Jacob Steiner in 1833. Steiner, who immigrated in search of opportunities in America, brought with him little more than a family bible and an old copper Swiss Cheese kettle, and Whereas, Mr. Steiner began to make artisan cheeses and word of his cheese making ability spread throughout southeastern Ohio's farming communities reaching dairy farmers and creating a vibrant cheese making industry; now, therefore, be it Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend the Steiner Cheese company for 175 years of creating high quality cheeses--keeping true to the tenets of quality handed down by Jacob Steiner. I also commend them on playing an integral role in southeastern Ohio's burgeoning cheese industry and leaving its mark on the economy and people of Zanesville.