[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E260]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDATION OF SARA ATKINSON AND ERIN ENO PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF 
                        COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS

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                           HON. PATSY T. MINK

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate and 
honor two young Hawaii students from my district who achieved national 
recognition for exemplary volunteer service in their communities. Sara 
Atkinson of Kealakekua and Erin Eno of Wailuku have been named two of 
my states top honorees in the 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community 
Awards program, an annual honor conferred upon the most impressive 
student volunteers across America.
  Sara Atkinson is being recognized for her initiative in developing a 
mentoring program for children who were at-risk for violence and 
substance abuse. Today, through Sara's commitment, over forty children 
now have mentors. These mentors not only counsel, but also participate 
in other community services like fund raising and food drives that 
benefit Hawaii's needy. I commend Sara for her dedication to assist and 
improve the community in which she lives.
  Erin Eno is being recognized for her commitment to help the elderly. 
Erin sewed lap blankets and wheel chair bags for residents at a local 
nursing home. When Erin was told she was too young to volunteer, she 
decided to do something on her own initiative. She solicited fabrics 
from a local factory and generously gave her time and talent to sew 
blankets and wheelchair bags that benefited local nursing home 
residents. Erin is strongly committed to contributing to the community. 
Through her creativity and ingenuity she found a way to assist senior 
citizens in her community.
  I applaud the selfless contributions made by Sara Atkinson and Erin 
Eno. I believe they are shining examples of how young citizens can make 
a positive impact on the lives of others. I commend them for their 
desire to help others. What they have done will encourage other young 
people to follow in their footsteps.

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