[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 14 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO JULIA HAAG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 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 the great opportunity to pursue a 
higher education. Julia Haag of Florence, Colorado, was recently 
awarded the Boettcher Scholarship, and as she celebrates her 
achievement I would like to commend her for her determination and self-
sacrifice in achieving this honor. She is certainly a well deserving 
recipient of this scholarship and I am pleased to represent her and her 
family in Colorado.
  Julia is a senior at Florence High School located in Southern 
Colorado. After a long, and no doubt difficult process, Julia was 
selected as a recipient of the Boettcher 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 with the opportunity to study abroad. This is a great program 
provided within Colorado to allow students to pursue higher education 
opportunities throughout the state.
  Julia has been graced with this opportunity for her hard work, 
attention to her studies, and exceptional aptitude test scores. She 
scored in the top percentile for the ACT, and will graduate in the top 
5% of her senior class. A necessary requirement Julia has so aptly 
demonstrated is her leadership abilities among student and youth 
organizations and active participation in community service projects 
throughout the region. Upon graduation, Julia plans to attend law 
school or focus on broadcast journalism. Whatever her decision, I am 
certain she will successfully excel in her endeavors with the same 
aptitude she has demonstrated throughout her young life.
  Mr. Speaker, the diligence and commitment demonstrated by Julia Haag 
certainly deserves the recognition of this body of Congress, and this 
nation. Julia'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. The Boettcher Scholarship is a 
model program for the states throughout this nation and ensures that 
our future generations are guaranteed the opportunity to improve their 
lives through the resources of education. Congratulations Julia, and 
good luck in your future endeavors!

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