[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2096]
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               TRIBUTE TO NEW MEXICO PARENTS OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention the 
recipients of the 1999 New Mexico parents of the year award. This award 
is administered by the New Mexico Parent's day coalition. As we 
recognized these parents, I thank them for the role they play in 
strengthening and restoring the foundation of our country--the family.
  Bob and Tina Schmitt, Los Lunas; Steve Trujillo, and Barbara Gauna 
Trujillo, Albuquerque; Kent and Carolyn Cummings, Las Cruces; Ronald 
and Joy Jones, Albuquerque; David and Rose Ostrovitz, Albuquerque; 
Robert and Mary McCray, Las Cruces; and Pete and Catherine Powdrell, 
Albuquerque.
  Please join me in thanking these parents for their dedication to 
raising good citizens and their contributions to New Mexico's future.

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