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A PROCLAMATION HONORING DREW GOODING FOR WINNING THE AMERICANISM ESSAY 
                            WRITING CONTEST

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2009

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker,
  Whereas, Drew Gooding won the Elks Grand Lodge essay writing contest, 
demonstrating a mastery of thought and word; and
  Whereas, he has shown to take interest in upholding the values that 
make us a free nation; and
  Whereas, Drew Gooding is honored for his patriotism and excellence in 
writing and; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I commend and thank Drew Gooding for 
his contributions to his community and country.

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