[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
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                    HONORING MS. VALERIE BEASCOCHEA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the accomplishments of an outstanding student, Valerie Beascochea. Her 
sharp mind and strong work ethic recently won her the high distinction 
of being named the United States National Collegiate Award winner in 
Nursing. In addition, Valerie will appear in the United States 
Achievement Academy Official Collegiate Yearbook in recognition of her 
academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, 
responsibilities, enthusiasm, citizenship, attitude, motivation to 
learn and dependability.
  What makes these accomplishments even more remarkable is that Valerie 
is a wife and a mother of two. Her ability to successfully juggle the 
rigors of school, work and family underscores the significance of these 
outstanding achievements. She is a model that other students should 
follow and one that will be sure to achieve great things for the good 
of our community. She has proven to be an asset to her school, 
community, state and nation.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say congratulations to Valerie 
Beascochea on a truly exceptional accomplishment. Due to her dedicated 
service and integrity, it is clear that Colorado is a better place. We 
are all proud of Valerie.

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