[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
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            HONORING ALICIA JACKSON OF BEAVER DAM, KENTUCKY

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate and honor a 
Kentucky student from my District who has achieved national recognition 
for exemplary volunteer service in her community. Alicia Jackson of 
Beaver Dam, Kentucky is a senior at Ohio County High School in 
Hartford. Alicia was named one of my state's top honorees in the 2000 
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, a nationwide program 
under which more than 20,000 high school and middle school students 
were considered for awards.
  Alicia is being recognized for her efforts in organizing a week-long 
series of events to promote Community Traffic Safety Week at her 
school. Activities organized by Alicia included a crash re-enactment 
and presentations by guest lecturers.
  Alicia is an inspiring example of how we as individual citizens can 
contribute to our community. People of all ages need to think about how 
we can work at the local level to ensure the health and vitality of our 
towns and neighborhoods.
  Alicia should be extremely proud to have been singled out from such a 
large group of volunteers. I heartily applaud Alicia for her initiative 
and positive impact on others within her community. She offers an 
encouraging example of the promise which America's youth offer for the 
future.

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