[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING ELIZABETH LESLIE STONE

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2002

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Elizabeth 
Leslie Stone who passed away Friday, September 7, 2001 at the age of 
15. She was the daughter of Wilson Lee Stone and Lanna Jo Stinson Stone 
and sister of Catherine Stone of Scottsville, Kentucky. Although 
Elizabeth was only with us for a short time, her memory lives on 
through her family and friends in Scottsville, Kentucky.
  Elizabeth was an active leader for her peers at Allen County-
Scottsville High School. She served on the Student Council as the 
Freshman Class Vice-President and was also elected to represent her 
class as ``Miss Freshman''. Throughout the duration of her illness, she 
remained a loyal friend and role-model for her classmates. One of her 
truly remarkable talents was her ability to play the clarinet. As a 
member of the Allen County-Scottsville High Patriot Marching Band, she 
achieved First Chair All State Clarinet. Her family remembers her main 
goal as wanting to return to school to play her clarinet in the band. 
Elizabeth was truly happiest when bringing the joy of music to others.
  As a devoted member of the Scottsville Church of Christ, Elizabeth 
found strength in her faith. Her mother remembers her as learning to 
see the world in such a way that she found the good in everyone and 
everything and tried to love the blemishes that inflicted others. 
Elizabeth's perspective should serve as a lesson for everyone in hopes 
that we may find happiness regardless of life's many difficulties.
  Elizabeth also had a special interest in our government and hoped to 
come to Washington, D.C. to work as a page. Although she was not able 
to fulfill this dream, I know she would have made an excellent addition 
to the page program and would have served her country and Kentucky's 
First District with patriotism and pride.
  Although our time with Elizabeth was cut tragically short, she will 
always be remembered for her love of family and friends, commitment to 
her community and zest for life. Elizabeth brought happiness and 
meaning to the lives of those who were lucky enough to have known her. 
As she is grieved, her family knows that her spirit has returned to God 
and that she is smiling down on the world watching over her loved ones.

                          ____________________