[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 21 (Monday, March 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E250]
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                        TRIBUTE TO TABETHA WAITS

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                           HON. BARBARA CUBIN

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 4, 2002

  Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate and honor a 
young Wyoming student today who has achieved national recognition for 
exemplary volunteer service in her community. Tabetha Waits of Rawlins 
has been named one of Wyoming's top honorees in the 2003 Prudential 
Spirit of Community Awards program, an annual honor bestowed on the 
most impressive student volunteers in each state, the District of 
Columbia and Puerto Rico.
  Tabetha is being recognized for her work around Wyoming to educate 
young children about the dangers of tobacco and drugs. Tabetha 
organized ``You Can't Break Our Stride,'' an all-school walk-a-thon 
that raised nearly $10,000 to aid victims and families affected by the 
tragic terrorist attacks of September 11. Tabetha's work shows that 
young Americans can--and do--play important roles in our communities, 
and that America's community spirit continues to hold tremendous 
promise for the future.
  It is vital that we continue to encourage and support the kind of 
selfless contribution that Tabetha has made. People of all ages need to 
think more about how we, as individual citizens, can work together to 
ensure the health and vitality of our towns and neighborhoods. Young 
volunteers like Tabetha are inspiring examples for us all, and are 
among our brightest hopes for a better tomorrow.

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