[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 64 (Thursday, May 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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     TRIBUTE TO CAITLIN STEIGER FOR HER EXEMPLARY VOLUNTEER SERVICE

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                        HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2001

  Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to and commend Caitlin 
Steiger for her exemplary service and commitment to her community. On 
May 7, 2001, Caitlin was named one of America's top ten teen volunteers 
in Prudential's Spirit of Community Awards Ceremony. She was recognized 
for her efforts to organize an annual 5K run, which benefits Hope House 
day care center in Memphis. Through her own initiative, Caitlin created 
this local service project to strengthen her community and provide much 
needed services to children suffering with AIDS.
  Caitlin has successfully organized this event for the past two years 
and, during that time, raised over $50,000 for this day care center 
that services children with AIDS or who have relatives with AIDS. She 
was selected to the top ten from over one hundred teenagers who were 
honored for their community achievements.
  It is inspiring to see a young Tennesseean give something of quality 
back to the Memphis community and to the entire state. While there is 
no doubt that Caitlin found this work rewarding, I am sure that those 
who have benefitted from her efforts are very grateful for her special 
contribution. I am very proud of Caitlin's efforts to create a better, 
stronger community.
  Caitlin is an outstanding young leader and is certain to continue to 
make a difference in the world around her. Her commitment to public 
service is an example for all ages of what it means to be a leader. I 
appreciate what she has done for all Tennesseans and am certain that 
this is just the beginning of many successes for this most impressive 
young woman. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring her today.

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