[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 24, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO JOUSHUA HEWITT AND DANA WALSH

 Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I am pleased to have the 
opportunity today to recognize two young students from my state who 
have achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service in 
their communities. Joushua Hewitt of Perry, NY, and Dana Walsh of 
Oceanside, NY, have been named State Honorees in the 1999 Prudential 
Spirit of Community Awards program. Each year this program honors 
students who have demonstrated outstanding community service.
  These two fine students have given back to their communities in many 
ways. Mr. Hewitt is being recognized for his efforts in staging a 
simulated traffic accident to graphically demonstrate the horrors of 
drunk driving to his classmates. Ms. Walsh is being recognized for 
coordinating a fund-raising drive at her school, which raised $3,000 
for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. These two students are excellent 
examples of young adults who are working hard to make their communities 
better and they deserve to be honored.
  Mr. Hewitt and Ms. Walsh should be extremely proud to have been 
singled out from a group of dedicated volunteers from across the 
country. As part of their recognition, they will come here to the 
Capitol in May for several days of special events, including a 
Congressional breakfast reception. While in Washington, 10 of the 1999 
Spirit of Community honorees will be selected as America's top youth 
volunteers. I commend all of those who have been nominated.
  It is my honor to congratulate these young people who have 
demonstrated a level of commitment and accomplishment that is truly 
extraordinary in today's world. They deserve our sincere admiration and 
respect. Their actions show that young Americans can--and do--play 
important roles in their communities, and that America's community 
spirit continues to hold tremendous promise for the future.

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