[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEER EFFORTS AT CUESTA COLLEGE

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                          HON. WALTER H. CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 1997

  Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute to 
the tireless efforts of the 1,000 volunteers at Cuesta College, in San 
Luis Obispo, CA, who have shown exemplary dedication and a profound 
commitment to serving the needs of its students, and members of their 
community. These individuals provide us all with a bright example of 
how the spirit of volunteerism and the vigilance of engaged citizenship 
can make a difference in the lives of individuals and that of their 
community.
  We should commend Cuesta College and these volunteers not just for 
their work, but for their example. I am extremely proud of these 
individuals because they speak to the limitless possibility that exists 
when we give our energies and talents toward improving our communities 
and the opportunities they provide. They show us how taking 
responsibility for those things we value, such as educating people, can 
have a great impact on our future.
  Mr. Speaker, government cannot be expected to solve all of our 
problems, so it has become increasingly important for individuals 
across our nation to take part in lending their effort to such 
endeavors. These 1,000 volunteers from Cuesta College have taken the 
lead in this pursuit and for that I commend them. I request, Mr. 
Speaker, that the House extend them the same honor.

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