[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 27 (Tuesday, March 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
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                         HONORING HOLLY JOHNSEN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Holly Johnsen for 
being recognized by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards as a 
Distinguished Finalist for her impressive community service activities. 
The award is presented by Prudential Financial, with the National 
Association of Secondary School Principals, and seeks to honor students 
who show exceptional achievement in the areas of community service.
  Holly Johnsen, a sixteen-year old student at Bullard High School, has 
been recognized for initiating a ``Lunch Buddy'' program. The 30 Junior 
Ladies Auxiliary for Retarded Citizens (LARC) Club members that are 
involved in this program introduce special-education students to other 
groups, accompany them on field trips, and organize parties at school. 
Holly has shown top-quality leadership and organizing skills. The club 
operates at their school with a shared presidency between Holly and 
Molly Hopkins. Holly believes the club will make at impact through peer 
contribution. She encourages students to play a part in the program by 
taking special-education students to classes, club meetings, and lunch 
with them.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Holly Johnsen for being 
honored by Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in thanking Holly for her outstanding ingenuity 
and service to the community and wishing her continued success in all 
future endeavors.

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