[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 17, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S4098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  YOUTH HONORED FOR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

 Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, allow me to tell you today about 
the extraordinary efforts of our youth volunteers we have across the 
country. Last week, there were week-long activities and ceremonies to 
honor over 100 young people chosen for their exceptional volunteer 
projects from across the nation as part of the 2000 Prudential Spirit 
of Community Awards program.
  I specifically want to congratulate eighteen-year-old Jason Koth of 
Grand Forks, North Dakota, and fifteen-year-old Scot Miller of Fargo, 
North Dakota, both from my home state. They were named the top high 
school and middle level youth volunteers in North Dakota last February, 
and were two out of 104 youth honored out of millions of youth in the 
United States.
  Jason was recognized for his fund-raising efforts for the Make-a-Wish 
Foundation. Scot helped raise funds for a city library expansion 
project and started a community recycling program. In recognition of 
their community involvement, they each received a $1,000 cash award, an 
engraved silver medallion and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, 
D.C., for last week's events.
  I am honored to have been a part of the 2000 Prudential Spirit of 
Community Awards Ceremony on May 8, where Senator Susan Collins and I 
had the opportunity to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 
this group of youth volunteers.
  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created by Prudential 
in 1995 to encourage youth volunteerism and to identify and reward 
young role models. It operates in partnership with the National 
Association of Secondary School Principals.
  We should all take a moment to feel great pride in our nation's 
youth. These students show exactly what type of compassion and 
commitment is possible at any age. With their community spirit, our 
future is in good hands.

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