[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 70 (Thursday, June 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E917]
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                        TRIBUTE TO CHERYL BEARD

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to commend Mrs. 
Cheryl Beard. Ten years ago Cheryl lost her only child, Jeff Bosie, to 
a drunken driver. At the time of his death, Jeff was a 17-year-old 
senior at Rochester High School in Rochester, IL.
  As a result of this tragedy, Cheryl used her anger and her energy to 
combat drunken driving and underage drinking. She has been named a 
``Difference Maker'' as part of Mothers Against Drunk Driving's 20th 
anniversary campaign. Cheryl became involved with MADD in 1990 and has 
been the Sangamon County chapter president six times.
  She is being honored for her volunteer efforts in public speaking, 
victim impact panels, victim assistance, legislation and public 
awareness campaigns. I want to thank Cheryl for making a difference in 
the lives of so many people.

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