[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 73 (Thursday, June 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E976]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF AMANDA SCHAECHER

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                            HON. LANE EVANS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2002

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Amanda Schaecher, who 
deserves our thanks and recognition for her efforts to make sure our 
troops and veterans are not forgotten. When Amanda was crowned Miss 
Henry County Fair, she had no specific cause to promote or project for 
which she wanted to raise funds. But following the terrorist attacks of 
September 11, a cause found her. She has used whatever resources were 
at her disposal as queen to help our troops and veterans.
  Last November, in honor of Veteran's Day, Amanda printed special 
certificates of recognition which she presented, along with an American 
flag, to more than 50 veterans residing in nursing homes and 
independent living centers in Henry County.
  Just before Christmas, she launched an ongoing project to encourage 
contributions to the USO, so current troops overseas are not forgotten. 
She has recorded public service announcements for local radio stations 
and placed a public service ad in the Kewanee Star Courier newspaper 
and taped up posters at various locations around Henry County.
  Earlier this year, when she heard the Kewanee National Guard unit 
would not be able to hold its annual fundraiser at its armory because 
of heightened security precautions, she arranged for it to be held at 
Wethersfield High School.
  There are many examples of patriotism and service in the aftermath of 
Sept. 11. Amanda Schaecher exemplifies those values. The time, talent 
and energy she has given cannot be calculated--they are priceless.
  Our veterans and military personnel have no better friend and 
supporter than Amanda. I am proud and honored to recognize her tireless 
and extraordinary efforts. I Join the entire community and America's 
veterans and military personnel in thanking and honoring Amanda.

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