[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 12, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E201-E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO KIMBERLY CANNEDY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great sense of pride that I 
honor Mrs. Kimberly Cannedy of Denver, Colorado for her work with the 
youth of my state. She has devoted countless hours to helping children 
of Western Colorado, and has committed her life to making a difference.
   Mrs. Kimberly Cannedy was born in Denver, Colorado, where over 
twenty years ago she gave up her high-powered position with Rolls Royce 
Motors. With this, Kimberly began what she considers the most important 
work of all: being a mother. Her work does not stop with her own 
family, but rather it extends into her community. She has opened her 
doors to numerous foster children over the past ten years. Kimberly, 
along with her husband of twenty-one years, recently adopted four young 
girls, and are currently in the process of adopting another. Her 
growing family includes three children of her own, all between the ages 
of 15 and 19. In addition to being a foster care provider, Kimberly has 
assisted many young mothers by teaching classes on parenting and 
opening her home to those in need of any additional help.
   Kimberly believes that if her work reaches and improves the life of 
one mother or one child, then it is enough. However, her compassionate 
work has reached many mothers and children alike, and her personal 
philosophy of helping people through difficult times has reached into 
and improved the lives of innumerable people whom she has encouraged 
and helped throughout the years.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great privilege that I recognize Mrs. 
Kimberly Cannedy before this body of Congress and this nation today. 
Through her caring actions she demonstrates to us all what it means to 
be a caring and supportive individual.

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                        TRIBUTE TO MAREE CHAVEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great sense of honor that I 
rise to pay tribute to Maree Chavez. Maree has donated countless hours 
to helping women with cancer in Colorado.
   As a child growing up in Colorado, Maree felt like she needed to 
give back. As she began her career as a hair stylist, Maree organized 
fundraisers and spent many hours in Craig Hospital cutting the hair of 
patients who were unable to move. When Maree met a young child who had 
bone cancer, she was inspired to volunteer for the American Cancer 
Society. Maree, along with friends and staff, raised more than $6,000 
for the child and her family.
   Maree now works with the ``Look Good, Feel Better'' program, helping 
women to style their hair, do their make up, and give them a feeling of 
belonging. She says that by doing this for these women it gives them 
their ``sparkle'' back. Although she has been organizing them for many 
years, Maree's fundraising efforts have not stopped, they have gotten 
stronger. This last summer she raised $3,000 when she ran in the Marine 
Corps Marathon. All of Maree's hard work to help others comes from her 
strong and kind spirit, which will continue to help the people of her 
community.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with privilege that I recognize Maree Chavez 
before this body of Congress and this nation today. Her efforts to help 
the women of her community have restored their self-image and provided 
something much more important, their self-esteem.

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