[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E110-E111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           SOUTH FLORIDA TEEN GIRLS RECEIVE POSITIVE ATTITUDE

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 1999

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight the 
accomplishments of a woman who has served as a wonderful example for 
teenage girls in the South Florida area

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while at the same time rising to excellence within her chosen field as 
a TV anchor. Jennifer Valoppi conceived, created and founded ``Women of 
Tomorrow'' in 1997 and convinced her employer, NBC 6, to sponsor this 
very successful teen mentoring program.
  ``Women of Tomorrow'' pairs professional women in the area with 
teenage girls of South Florida in order to improve their self-esteem as 
well as provide guidance and nurturing in their lives. The program is 
designed to show young women the endless possibilities ahead of them as 
they embark on the beginning of their adult lives.
  Mentors meet with small groups, no larger than ten girls, to discuss 
their ambitions, motivations, positive attitudes and the achievement of 
their dreams in addition to sharing personal stories of triumph and 
temporary setbacks. Roads to success as well as potential roadblocks 
are also discussed.
  In addition to launching this wonderful organization devoted to 
teenage girls, Jennifer is a multi-Emmy award winning journalist who 
has twice been named ``Best TV News Anchor.''
  Mr. Speaker, Jennifer has certainly made a mark on our community and 
I applaud her example to the community. She inspires all of us with her 
dedication and drive to improve the world around us.

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