[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1759]
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                          TRIBUTE TO JOEL BONE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 1997

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize a young man 
in my district who should truly be an inspiration to us all. His name 
is Joel Bone and he is from Glenwood Springs, CO. Jeol attends Glenwood 
Springs High School and has worked diligently in recent months to 
organize the Prime Monday Sports Club which is a forum he creates in 
order to bring together special needs students and teachers so they 
could get to know each other outside the classroom.
  Joel was recently recognized by the National Downs Syndrome Congress 
for his efforts and presented with their Outstanding Citizen Award, 
which is traditionally given to young adults who exhibit a high degree 
of selfadvocacy.
  The award was presented to Joel at the 25th annual convention of the 
National Downs Syndrome Congress in Phoenix, AZ on August 8. Joel was 
given the honor of being seated at the head table and then read his 
acceptance speech in front of 2,000 people where he himself praised all 
the risk takers in the audience.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here today to tell the entire House 
of Representatives about this fine young man from Glenwood Springs 
whose attitude and work ethic is a lesson to us all.

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