[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATIONS BEATRICE GLADWELL

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate 
Beatrice Gladwell for her outstanding service and contribution to her 
country, state, and community. Ms. Gladwell has been recognized by the 
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for her exemplary 
service and leadership through the Pocahontas County, West Virginia 4-H 
program. The USDA has presented Ms. Gladwell of Buckeye, West Virginia, 
with the 2001-2002 National 4-H Alumni Award.
  The countless hours of service and leadership dedicated to 
strengthening the communities and the youth of West Virginia more than 
adequately qualifies her for this award. In her many years as a 
teacher, and as a leader in 4-H, Ms. Gladwell has fully demonstrated 
her enthusiasm and love for her community and her fellow West 
Virginians. Ms. Gladwell was presented with The National 4-H Alumni 
Award here in Washington, D.C. April 10, 2002 at the USDA's 4-H 
Centennial Celebration. The National 4-H Alumni Award is given to 
former members, who, through their career accomplishments, serve as 
role models for 4-H'ers across the nation in promoting the 4-H motto of 
``To Make the Best Better.'' The four ``H's'' in the national 
organization's title stand for: (1) Head, which entails thinking 
critically to solve problems, (2) Heart, which means respecting self, 
others, and the environment; (3) Hands, which requires preparing for a 
career serving others, and, (4) Health, which asks that members choose 
a healthy lifestyle and learn to manage change and embrace life's 
challenges. Only the most exemplary models of citizenship, leadership 
and service towards others are recognized with this award.
  It is noteworthy that Ms. Gladwell has been involved in 4-H for the 
past 73 years of her life. She joined the organization at the age of 10 
and is currently the leader of the Buckeye Winners 4-H Club. Not only 
is Ms. Gladwell an inspiration to all of us as a 4-H'ers, but she has 
been a well-respected teacher in Pocahontas County for the past 65 
years as well. Ms. Gladwell, congratulations and thank you for working 
to foster a spirit of service, leadership and citizenship by helping so 
many in your community and contributing so much in producing strong and 
proud future generations of West Virginians.
  I encourage all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating Ms. 
Beatrice Gladwell on this most-inspiring award and recognition.

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