[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2089]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID POLLARD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize David Pollard of Cedaredge, Colorado, and thank him for his 
contributions to the people of Kosovo. For the past year, David has 
been involved with the ``Youth With A Mission'' organization that helps 
people throughout the world by building homes and fostering relief 
projects in troubled areas around the world.
  David began his work with YWAM after training in Trinidad, Colorado 
for several months. His first assignment was to be sent to Kosovo as a 
member of the outreach team. The team's duties included building 
housing for families that have been displaced or lost their homes in 
the recent conflict in Kosovo. Living with a host family, David 
contributed to his team by providing the labor to construct these 
homes. David reached out further to the communities by interacting with 
locals and spreading moral messages based on the Bible and the Koran.
  David ended his first mission to Kosovo last summer. Since, he has 
returned to Trinidad and assisted in the training of more teams to 
continue with YWAM's mission. After his second round of training, he 
was instrumental as a co-leader for a new team of volunteers and 
accompanied them back to Kosovo. Some people might say that two 
missions are enough in a place that has experienced such devastation 
and hardship for so long, but David continues his assistance to Kosovo. 
He is now planning to return to the country, on his own, at his own 
expense. Once arriving, David hopes to find work with relief 
organizations and continue his service to the people of Kosovo.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor David Pollard and his 
contributions to a country in a time of need. Like other members of 
``Youth With A Mission,'' David has provided his services without 
compensation. His volunteering efforts are well appreciated and bring 
great credit to himself, his family, and his community. Thanks David.

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