Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Richard Janulewicz, Director of Clay County Public Health Center in Clay County, Missouri. Richard has exemplified the finest qualities of leadership and service and is being honored for his 20-year commitment to the health center and the citizens of Clay County.

Richard is well known among his staff and the citizens of Clay County for taking the initiative to make positive change in their community. He interacts on many levels with the people he comes in contact with and maintains the highest degree of professionalism and honesty. He prides himself on the hard work and dedication he has displayed over the past two decades.

During his years at the health center, Richard has designed and implemented new programs that have made Clay County one of the healthiest in the state. He has undoubtedly been one of the most influential people in Clay County's history. His colleagues and friends describe him as honest, dependable, helpful, trustworthy and professional. It is people like Richard that make me proud to call myself a Missourian.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending the career of Richard Janulewicz, who exemplifies qualities of dedication and service as both an employee and a citizen of Clay County, Missouri.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Ford

Motor Company. Ford has exemplified the social, economic, and cultural heritage America and is deserving of due recognition for their many accomplishments.

On June 16, 1903, 39-year-old Henry Ford and 11 associates started the Ford Motor Company. Armed with little cash, some tools, a few blueprints and abundant faith, these men set out to start one of the most innovative industrial and global institutions.

During the 1903 production year, the first commercial automobile, the Model A, was released by Ford. This 8-horsepower, 2-cylinder vehicle had a 2-speed transmission, 28-inch wheels with wooden spokes and 3- inch tires. It was the first of many alphabetical cars, as Ford went through 19 letters of the alphabet, creating Models A through S, with some of these cars being experimental and not available to the public.

October 1, 1908 was a historic day as Ford introduced the ``Universal Car'', the Model T. The Model T proved to be a versatile car that could be reconfigured by buyers to move cattle, haul freight, herd horses and even mow lawns. In its first year of production on the Model T, Ford set an industry record, producing 10,660 of the cars.

In the early days, all automobile makers built one car at a time. Ford revolutionized this process with the idea of moving the work to the worker. This became a reality when parts, components, and 140 assemblers stationed at different intervals inaugurated the first moving assembly line in 1913. A new era of industrial progress and growth began for the company.

The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri is a remarkable example of the many achievements of the company. Ford's employees, retirees, suppliers, dealers, and its many customers have truly been an asset to the 6th district.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending the Ford Motor Company on their 100th anniversary and for their many contributions to the 6th district, the State of Missouri, the United States and the world.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize David Ray Meyer, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America and Venturing, and in earning the most prestigious Silver Award.

David has been very active in Venturing, having camped 349 nights, traveled afoot or afloat for 873 miles and taking expeditions at Packard in 1999, Philmont from 1999-2002, Pamlico in 2002, as well as visits to resident camps at Naish, Bartle, Geiger and Chickahominy. In the 11 years he has been involved in Boy Scouts and Venturing, David has served in many leadership capacities as Boy Scout senior patrol leader, patrol leader, scribe, instructor, troop guide, junior assistant scout master, Venturing president, vice-president, treasurer, and quartermaster, as well as VOA treasurer, president, and program director, and OA Lodge treasurer, chapter secretary and vice chief.

Additionally, David has received numerous awards for his many achievements. He has been honored with the Arrow of Light Award, the Eagle Scout Award, 6 Eagle Palms, the Gods and Country Award, the Bronze and Gold Venturing Awards and the Venturing Leadership Award.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending David Ray Meyer for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and Venturing and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Silver Award.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Daniel Adison Ayers, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America and Venturing, and in earning the most prestigious Silver Award.

Daniel has been very active in Venturing having camped 383 nights, traveling afoot or afloat for 491 miles and taking expeditions at Boundary Waters in 1997 and Philmont in 2000. In the 12 years he has been involved in Boy Scouts and Venturing, Daniel has served in many leadership capacities as patrol leader, junior assistant scout master, assistant scout master, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, VOA vice president, crew secretary and crew president.

Additionally, Daniel has received numerous awards for his many achievements. He has been honored with the Arrow of Light Award, the Scout Through Life Award, the Eagle Scout Award, the Bronze and Gold Venturing Awards and the Venturing Leadership Award.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Daniel Adison Ayers for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and Venturing and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Silver Award.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Levi John Chettle, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 370, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Levi has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as Camp Bartle and the Sea Base High Adventure. Over the 5 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has earned 58 merit badges. Additionally, Levi has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, troop quartermaster, den chief, historian and assistant senior patrol leader. Levi also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the World Conservation Award, the Heritage Trail Award, the 50-Miler Afloat Award, the National Camping Award, the 12-Month Camping Award 4 years in a row, Warrior Little Silent Stalking White Bear in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and the Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow.

For his Eagle Scout project, Levi mulched a playground, painted benches and trash receptacles, and planted 11 flower beds at Riverside Park. Additionally, he applied painted stencils to over 100 drainage manhole covers in the City of Riverside.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Levi John Chettle for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Steven E. McKee, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 370, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Steven has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as 33 monthly campouts with the troop, 4 Camporees, and 3 Scout mall shows. Over the 4 years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned 45 merit badges. Additionally, Steven has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, historian, quartermaster, guide and senior patrol leader. Steven also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the World Conservation Award, the Religious Knot, Brave Son of Mighty Silver Bird in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award, and the Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow Award.

For his Eagle Scout project, Steven landscaped the entire front area of the grounds of the Church of the Redeemer, after construction of the new addition of the church was finished.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Steven E. McKee for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America

and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Garret Thomas Cochran, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 370, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Garret has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as the Sea Base High Adventure, 5 Camporees, 4 Scout mall shows and never missing one, a total of 63 campouts with his troop. Over the 5 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has earned 66 merit badges. Additionally, Garret has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, historian, den chief, quartermaster, guide, instructor, scribe, assistant senior patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. Garret also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow, Warrior Honored Son of Little Lone Yellow Fang in the tribe of Mic-O-Say, the 12-Month Camping Award 4 years in a row, the World Conservation Award, the Coup of the Long Trail Award, and the Coup of the Far Traveler Award.

For his Eagle Scout project, Garret created Flag Plaza and erected a flag pole at Vineyard Church.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Garret Thomas Cochran for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize James Spencer Mansheim, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 370, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Jay has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as the Sea Base High Adventure, Philmont High Adventure, 7 Camporees, 6 Scout mall shows, 3 Klondikes, and over 50 campouts with his troop. Over the 7 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has earned 32 merit badges. Additionally, Jay has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, senior patrol leader and, since his 18th birthday, serving as the troop's assistant Scoutmaster. Jay also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the Snorkeling Award, the BSA Lifeguard Award, the National Camping Award, and the World Conservation Award.

For his Eagle Scout project, Jay built a new playground for his church as well as covering the area with wood chips and erecting a chain-link fence around the area.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending James Spencer Mansheim for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Lance Michael Archbold, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 134, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Lance has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout activities as Camp Geiger, Camp Bartle, Camp Jayhawk, High Adventures hiking in Colorado, floating down Buffalo River and Current River, biking 225 miles of the Katy Trail in Missouri, and Junior Leader Corp for Webelos Day Camp. Over the nine years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned numerous merit badges. Additionally, Lance has held several leadership positions, serving as scribe, den chief, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, outdoor program manager, co-captain and captain. Lance also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award, Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow, Foxman in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, the On My Honor Award, and the Duty to God Award.

For his Eagle Scout project, Lance helped the Independence visitors center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with their annual Christmas tree display for the community. He built stands for each tree they had on display so the trees would not tip over. The organization has used them for two years now.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Lance Michael Archbold for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Christopher Sterling Brennecke, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1082, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Christopher has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout activities as the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for 7 years and the Philmont Scout Ranch. Over the 11 years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned 31 merit badges. Additionally, Christopher has held several leadership positions, serving as quartermaster, historian, scribe, librarian, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader and senior patrol leader. Christopher also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievments with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award, the God and Country Award and Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.

For his Eagle Scout project, Christopher landscaped around the front of the Buckner Elementary School as well as the courtyard.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Christopher Sterling Brennecke for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Kyle Alan Brenncke, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1082, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Kyle has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout activities as the H.

Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for 4 years. Over the 9 years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned 29 merit badges. Additionally, Kyle has held several leadership positions, serving as quarter master, historian, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, senior patrol leader and troop guide. Kyle also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award, the God and Country Award, and Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.

For his Eagle Scout Project, Kyle painted the playground at the Buckner Elementary School in Buckner, Missouri. Additionally, Kyle painted two four squares, basketball lanes and playground signs.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Kyle Alan Brennecke for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Chairman, I rise today to talk about a very important issue, and that is overidentification and misidentification of children with suspected learning behavioral disabilities. If schools misdiagnose a child, it not only affects their report card, but it affects their future. We need to make sure that the right children receive special education.

The Tancredo-Graves amendment seeks to address this problem which is driving up the cost of IDEA and putting misdiagnosed kids into special needs programs. The majority of kids with disabilities are medically diagnosed and, therefore, receive special education services. Children with learning and behavioral disorders should be no different.

The bottom line is if a child has a medical disability, whether it be physical, mental, learning or behavioral, it should be diagnosed and have a medical opinion from a medical professional in order to receive the same special education services as those children that are medically diagnosed.

The Tancredo-Graves amendment would protect parents, and most importantly, it would protect children from being labeled with a disability that they may not have.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, Missouri on its 50th anniversary of service to the residents of North Missouri. The hospital established a reputation founded on excellent patient care.

The Sullivan County Memorial Hospital was built in 1953 as a 48-bed facility that was greatly needed for this rural community. In 1984, the hospital expansion encompassed an addition of private rooms, and expanded emergency department and enlarged ancillary service areas. In 1996, the hospital's physician's clinic opened to provide primary care to patients of all ages including treatment and diagnosis of medical illness and injuries, annual physicals, well-patient visits, employment exams, school and sports physicals, immunizations and pain management. To this day, the hospital continues to operate as the only fully staffed medical facility in Sullivan County and provides 24-hour emergency care.

The mission of the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital is to provide a broad range of high quality primary medical services and long-term care, and to coordinate the availability of other medical services to area residents. Residents in the area are certainly appreciative of this level of care.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending the 50th anniversary of the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, Missouri. Their dedication to the medical profession and excellence in patient care has served the residents of North Missouri well.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Brent Dunkel, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 249, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

Brent has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as Camp Bartle and Philmont. Over the years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned 48 merit badges. Additionally, Brent has held numerous leadership positions in his troop, serving as assistant patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader and troop guide. Brent also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the Foxman in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Tom-Tom Beater in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the World Conservation Award.

For his Eagle Scout project, Brent prepared and landscaped a ``Welcome to Weston'' sign in Bless Park in Weston, Missouri.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Brent Dunkel for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize John Cleary, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 249, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

John has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout activities as Camp Bartle and as a counselor at Camp Naish. Over the five years he has been involved in Scouting, he has earned 28 merit badges. Additionally, John has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, senior patrol leader, quartermaster and chaplain aide. John also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award, Foxman in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow Award.

For his Eagle Scout project, John planned and coordinated the replacement of playground equipment in his neighborhood park in Farley, Missouri.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending John Cleary for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.