[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 75 (Saturday, May 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO KATIE BENGHAUSER

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2001

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Katie Benghauser on her 11 years of volunteer service to Mount Hope 
Elementary School in Lansing, Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, we are quick sometimes to condemn the acts of 
aggression, and not so quick sometimes to celebrate the acts of 
kindness that happen in America. Katie Benghauser has shown this type 
of kindness by volunteering at Mount Hope Elementary School to make a 
difference in the lives of her children and the entire community. Katie 
has assisted in grant writing projects, event planning, and book fairs. 
There was no project too small for Katie to help with.
  This act of kindness must not go without recognition. Therefore, Mr. 
Speaker, I respectfully ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute 
to Katie Benghauser for reminding us that community service is an 
important part of American life.

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