[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 14, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 14, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO DONNA MILLAR

  Mr. WARNER. Madam President, 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.
  The difficulties of parenting this day and age are immeasurable. It 
is unfortunate that so many parents must manage this role alone. What 
makes her accomplishment so remarkable are the obstacles Donna overcame 
to complete her education. 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.
  As a young woman, 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 bachelors of arts 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.
  Today, Madam President, 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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