[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
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                    MARLENE MANOWN GOES THE DISTANCE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
a woman who is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to promote the 
well-being and high self-esteem of young women across the nation. 
Marlene Manown, a Glenwood Springs, Colorado resident, will join other 
women who will ride from one coast to the other on their bicycles.
  Marlene is part of a group called Girls on the Move, organized by 
Outward Bound, that uses this trip to help girls all around the nation. 
During stops along the way, Marlene and the other women will host 
programs that target raising self-esteem and finding positive role 
models for women ages 9-18.
  Marlene is definitely qualified for this challenge. She has worked as 
a counselor at Glenwood Springs High School which means she knows all 
about what young women face on a day-to-day basis. She also has 
experience in cycling long distances on tours that, often times, last 
up to two weeks. This trip will last longer than two weeks, and Marlene 
will cycle at least 60 miles a day.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
of gratitude to Marlene Manown. She has given selflessly to help young 
women across the nation.

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