[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 34 (Thursday, March 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E403]
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                       TRIBUTE TO LINDSAY NICHOLS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2000

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to commend Lindsay 
Nichols from my hometown of Collinsville, Illinois. Lindsay was named 
as one of Illinois' top student volunteers for the year 2000 in the 
fifth annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
  Lindsay is a 17 year-old senior at Collinsville High School. She 
launched a month-long drive to encourage responsible pet adoption and 
to collect donations of soda cans, paper towels, pet food, and cash for 
the benefit of two Humane Shelters in our community.
  I heartily applaud Lindsay for her initiative in seeking to make our 
community a better place to live, and for the positive impact she has 
on the lives of others. She has demonstrated a level of commitment and 
accomplishment that is truly extraordinary in today's world. Lindsay's 
actions show that young Americans can and do play important roles in 
our communities and that the American spirit is alive and well in the 
actions of our younger generation. Thank you Lindsay.

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