[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO WENDY RASO OF PUEBLO COLORADO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the dedication, hard work, and great achievements of Wendy 
Raso, of Pueblo, Colorado. Her efforts, in conjunction with the March 
of Dimes, to improve the health of babies and to prevent birth defects 
and infant mortality and membership in national nursing organization, 
have contributed to her selection as a recipient of a $5,000 national 
nursing scholarship.
  Ms. Raso has devoted eight years of work at the Pueblo Community 
Health Center while pursuing graduate studies at the University of 
Colorado Health Sciences Center. As a perinatal case manager, she 
focuses her time on the health of an infant before birth. Wendy's 
desire to better the lives of unborn children is the reason why she 
promotes healthy lifestyles for her patients.
  Ms. Raso is hopeful that her award will call attention of Colorado's 
fifth-highest of low birth-weight rate in the nation. Through her work 
and achievements she is optimistic that Colorado can improve its birth 
weight ranking. Ms. Raso's determination and dedication to improving 
the health of unborn children have led her to pursue graduate work in 
Denver in order to achieve certification as a midwife.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Ms. Wendy Raso for helping to 
ensure the health and future of Colorado's newest citizens. Individuals 
such as Ms. Raso who give so much time and energy to bettering the 
lives of others are to be commended. I would also like to congratulate 
Wendy Raso on being chosen as a recipient of the national nursing 
scholarship, and I would like to wish her the best of luck as she 
continues to pursue her education and service to others.

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