Posted on 11/11/2004 1:33:10 PM PST by Jeff Head
Commenting directly to Mr. Head on his selection for this award, Tom Delay, the Majority Leader, wrote,
"As a respected business leader in Idaho and a key member of our Business Advisory Council, it is my pleasure to announce your selection as a 2004 Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal winner. As a Ronald Regean Gold Medal Winner, you distinguished yourself as a business leader who contributed to the economic health of your community. Your support of President Bush’s tax cuts has the economy growing at record paces. Your willingness to share your insight and expertise, with the Republican leadership gave us the edge we needed to forge a true working partnership between business and government. This truly is our most prestigious award and one you richly deserve."Commenting on his selection for the award, Mr. Head himself indicated,
"This is not an award I either sought or expected, but it is one I accept with humility and honor. Ronald Reagan was, in my view and simply stated, the greatest American President of the 20th century, and one of the three greatest American presidents in history. Any honor or award presented to me in his memory and in memory of the ideals he exemplified is accepted with sincere gratitude, humility, and honor."
Mr. Head has worked as an engineer and manager for the last 26 years in the aircraft, power, and computer industries. He has operated his own consulting business in Southwest Idaho since 1999.
Mr. Head, who now works for the Federal Government helping secure regional infrastructure, has been involved in a number of civic activities over the last several years. In 2003, Mr. Head accepted a National Republican Committee Leadership Award based on his selection and work as an Honorary State Chairman to the Republican Bussiness Advisory Committee. In 2001, Mr. Head was selected as the 2001 Person of the Year for the FreeRepublic online forum, the largest and most influentioal conservative forum and activism site on the web. In the summer of 2001 Mr. Head was very involved in the Klamath Basin Water Crisis, working tirelessly for the farmers in the Klamath Basin of Oregon and California to face down the abject violation of those farmers' rights due to a faulty and political Endangered Species Act decision that year.
Over the last three years, Mr. Head has authored and self-published a best selling military techno-thriller series of novels called The Dragon's Fury Series. That complete series of novels is available in Trade Paperback form at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powell's, BAMM, and other places online.
"Hope your pride in America there in Canada increased 10 fold on November 2nd!"
LOL! It certainly did, though most of my neighbors were shocked and stunned, nearly in mourning. :)
I think so too, but I'm still lifting it up to Him. Does'nt mean the Rockchucker is'nt getting one hell of a work out lately, though.( I'm too cheapskate for a Dillion auto)
Congratulations.
Congrats Jeff and well deserved!
Good Going, Jeff!
Which you richly deserve! Hugs and bump!
Congratulations on your honor! Now I'm going to go have to find your books! :D
Wow, now I know 2 Reagan award winners - You and JimRob. Congratulations!
Yes, I remember those good old days in Auston after the 2000 election, when you were just some guy in a cowboy hat tauting the left through a bullhorn. :) Some guys never change. ;)
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Well, I'm NOT surprised!
Many congratulations, Jeff. I've always enjoyed reading your comments here on FR.
Keep up the great work!
Why would you think that, Jeff?
KUDOS and congratulations! Quite a feat.
FMCDH(BITS)
We're not worthy! Congrats!
Congratulations!
Your own work in that regard, in expanding it through the FreeRepublic Network is only enhancing that capability and ensuring that it stays around for a long, long time...and that it has even more impact.
Thanks for that...and keep up the good work. I know it takes a lot of dedication, commitment, patience, and long suffering...but those things are some of what makes it worth all the more in the end.
Forward...ever forward.
Would do it again in an instant.
...and let me know what you think about the series should you get a chance to read it.
Thank you all...it is a humbling honor to even be considered for such an award, much less to receive it. Anything associated with Ronald Reagan's name and legacy in the manner described by Tom Delay is simply unforgettable.
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