[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1391-E1392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAULINE GARCIA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today with both sorrow 
and pride in the recognition of the extraordinary contributions of a 
compassionate woman. Pauline C. Garcia was a hard working woman who 
contributed selflessly to the moral and ethical improvement of Pueblo, 
Colorado. She was a beacon of inspiration for many in her workplace and 
spiritual community. In recognition of Pauline Garcia's efforts, it 
gives me great pleasure to honor the life and memory of one of the six 
recipients of the 2002 YWCA Anna Taussig Tribute To Women Award, 
rewarded to professional women who show outstanding levels of 
accomplishment and service to the community.
  Pauline Garcia was a dedicated mother of eight, all of whom she 
inspired to recognize their goals and strive to achieve their dreams. 
After her children were grown, she received a degree in Early Childhood 
Education and worked for countless day care centers like Pueblo Head 
Start and The East Side ChildCare Center. She spent much of her free 
time volunteering for El Mesias Methodist Church as well as Bethel 
Methodist Church. Her work at El Mesias was so impressive that she was 
asked to come on board as Office Manager and helped coordinate daily 
operations for the Church.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to highlight the honesty, 
integrity, and valor of

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Pauline C. Garcia. Pauline illustrated the spirit of kindness to her 
community, and prepared young children to be the future leaders of 
their communities. Her compassion will live on in the hearts of those 
lives she touched and I extend my deepest sympathy and I have no doubt 
that her memory will continue to be a source of inspiration and comfort 
for her family.

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