[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            PAMELA CRUZ RECEIVES THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT AWARD

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention a young 
woman in our community, Pamela Cruz, who has been named one of New 
Mexico's top youth volunteers for 1999 in The Prudential Spirit of 
Community Award.
  Pamela's volunteer efforts truly reflect the spirit of community. She 
visits a local nursing home twice a week to arrange entertaining 
activities for the residents. Pamela recognizes that the residents have 
contributed to our community and should not be forgotten. By showing 
affection and being consistent with her visits, she has gained the 
trust of the nursing home residents. Further, Pamela has recruited 
other young people in Albuquerque to volunteer at the nursing home. She 
is a wonderful example of reaching out to others to make our entire 
community a better place to live.
  Pamela is definitely one of America's top youth volunteers. Join me 
in thanking Pamela Cruz for her contributions to old and young alike in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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