Parents:Mother-Linda Helen Conzone
& Father-Robert John Hensel
Hometown: Oswego, New York
Robert M. Hensel was born with a birth defect know as Spina bifida. A disability
that has not stopped him from achieving success in his life. Robert serves as an advocate for the disabled, an on going effort
to better the rights of all Americans with disabilities. He is an International Poet-Writer with well over 900 publications
published World wide. In 2000 Robert was nominated as one of the best Poets of the 20th Cen. Just most recently, he was nominated
for the Pushcart Prize, an award giving to Outstanding Poets & Writers. Robert is also a Guinness & Ripley's world
record holder for the longest non stop wheelie in a wheelchair, covering a total distance of 6.178 miles. The reason for his record was to help raise money for wheelchair ramps
throughout his Community. Roberts Journey doesn't stop there by any means. In Oct 2006, Robert was asked to carry the torch
for the 2006 Asian Games. It is said that he was the only one chosen out of Thousands of other Celebrities throughout the
United States to carry out such an honor. Much of Mr. Hensel's accomplishments have recently found a permanent home within
the walls of The Museum of Disability History, for others to appreciate and learn from. The Museum of Disability History is
the only one of it's kind, displaying the Artifacts and accomplishments connected to some of histories most notable disabled
figures of our time, such as Helen Keller and many others. The Museum is located in Buffalo, New York.
AWARDS
& HONORS -
*Founder
of Beyond Limtations Week.
*SpokesPerson
for Athletes For Hope.
*Nominated
as one of the best poets of the 20th Cen. *Inducted into The Museum of DisAbility History, located in Buffalo, New York.
*Nominated for the Push Cart prize for Poetry. *Editors Choice Award in 1996, 1997, 2000 and 2007. *New York State
Assembly Excelsior Award for Excellence. *New York Senate Certificate of Merit. *State of New York Executive Chamber
Certificate of Commendation. *Guinness World Record Holder. *Ripley's World Record Holder. *Invitation To carry
the Torch for the 2006 Asian Games. *Nominated as International Professional Of The Year For 2007. "By The International
Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England. *Included in The Dictionary of International Biography. "Published through
the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England". *Nominated for the 21st Century Award for Achievement. Through
International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England. *Included in The International Dictionary Of Experts and Expertise.
Published by The American Biographical Institute. *Included in the book Outstanding People of the 21st Century."Published
by The International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England. *Nominated for the 2007 Man of Achievement Award. Through
the American Biographical Institute. *Nominated for the Distinguished Service to Humankind Award 2007. Through The International
Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England.
*Nominated to be included in 2000 Intellectuals of
the 21st Century, publlished through The International Biographical Centre located in Cambridge, England.
*Nominated for Top 100 Educators of 2009, by The International
Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England.
*Nominated for the International Plato Award for Educational
Achievement By The International Biographical Centre in Cambridge,England.
*Asked to speak at Arkansas State University in 2009.
Comic that Ripley's made about Robert:
This comic is of Robert setting a World Record!
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS
"Blessed are the poor
in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed
are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of
heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed
are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
