[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 72 (Friday, June 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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               CONGRATULATIONS TO A REMARKABLE SINGLE MOM

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                           HON. STEPHEN HORN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 1994

  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the outstanding 
accomplishment of Ms. Donna Millar, a single mom who will be graduating 
this month summa cum laude from National Louis University in McLean, 
VA. Donna is a former constituent and resident of Long Beach, CA and 
now currently resides in Fairfax, VA.
  What makes her accomplishment so remarkable are the obstacles Donna 
overcame to accomplish this lofty goal. She was a gifted student her 
entire life, but despite her academic achievements she was unable to 
attend college due to the commitments of a young family. At an early 
age she was faced with the difficult choice of raising two daughters 
and postponing her further education.
  This choice was made even more difficult by the fact that following a 
divorce she was forced to raise these girls alone. Without a degree, 
Donna entered the work force and made a career for herself with little 
or no resources. After many years and the birth of her third child she 
decided to return to school at night despite the challenge of balancing 
a demanding job and raising an infant. It took 6 years, attending 
college part time, but Donna will graduate on June 18, 1994, with a BA 
in business. The ceremony will take place at the American University 
campus in Washington, DC.
  As a single mother, Donna managed to create an environment for her 
children which included a beautiful home, tireless help with homework 
assignments, holidays and birthdays filled with cheer, and an endless 
supply of affection. The struggles were plentiful but she managed by 
the sheer motivation of her selfless love for her family. Now, 20 years 
later, she has succeeded in fulfilling a lifetime goal.
  So today, Mr. Speaker, her children have asked me to share with the 
world how proud they are of their beloved mother and of all that she 
has accomplished.

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