[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINA DEMARIS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate a young student from my district whose hard work and 
dedication has been rewarded with a great opportunity from the Governor 
of Colorado. Christina DeMaris of Alamosa, Colorado, was recently 
awarded the Governor's Opportunity Scholarship, and as she celebrates 
her achievement, I would like to commend her for her determination and 
self-sacrifice in achieving this honor.
  Christina is a sophomore at Northeastern Junior College located in 
the city of Sterling. After a long, and no doubt difficult process, 
Christina was selected as a recipient of the Governor's Scholarship. 
This scholarship will provide her with free tuition to the Colorado 
college of her choice, allowing her the opportunity to pursue a higher 
education degree within five years. This is a great program provided by 
my state's chief executive to promote higher education throughout the 
state.
  Mr. Speaker, the diligence and commitment demonstrated by Christina 
DeMaris certainly deserves the recognition of this body of Congress, 
and this nation. Christina's achievement serves as a symbol to aspiring 
college bound students throughout Colorado, and indeed the entire 
nation. Her reward is proof that hard work and attention to your 
studies can lead to assistance in achieving your goals. This 
scholarship program is one of the many ways that we, as legislators, 
can ensure that our future generations are guaranteed the opportunity 
to improve their lives through the resources of education. 
Congratulations Christina, and good luck in your future endeavors.

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