[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1374]
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                     CONGRATULATING SARA McKIERNAN

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                         HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, on January 29, 2002, President Bush called 
upon every American to volunteer two years to the service of our 
country. President Bush also called for the United States to renew our 
commitment to the Peace Corps by doubling the number of volunteers in 
five years.
  This August, Sara McKiernan from Winnetka, Illinois, will return from 
her two year Peace Corps term in Mongolia. Sara's commitment to her 
country and compassion to the world is an example for us all. While in 
Mongolia, Sara taught both young children and adults the English 
language. But, more importantly, Sara's work was a vehicle in spreading 
the principles of democracy throughout the world.
  As several members of this body know, the job of a Peace Corps 
volunteer is one of the most challenging in the world. I commend Sara 
and all the Peace Corps volunteers deployed throughout the world. These 
past two years have been an even greater challenge being separated from 
family and loved ones, particularly during these traumatic times. But 
her work could not be more important. We appreciate Sara's work and 
dedication, welcome home.

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