[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E231]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JESSICA WEHLING

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great enthusiasm that I 
recognize Jessica Wehling of Grand Junction, Colorado. Last December, 
Jessica received the highest award for a Junior Girl Scout, the Gold 
Award. Today, I would like to pay tribute to Jessica's commitment and 
accomplishments before this body of Congress and this nation.
  Jessica Wehling has served her community and her country in many ways 
as a Girl Scout. She began her career as a Daisy Girl Scout, where she 
first learned the values of discipline, commitment, and goodwill that 
have become her hallmark. As an example of her ingenuity, when 
Jessica's car was hit by a truck in the Fruita Monument High School 
parking lot she began brainstorming parking alternatives to prevent 
future accidents at the school.
  Through her efforts, Jessica was able to redesign the parking lot to 
add more spaces, a drop off area, and make it more driver friendly. 
Jessica also came up with an incentive program that gave preferred 
parking spots to students who carpooled to school. Her project 
displayed a great deal of ingenuity and initiative. Fruita Monument 
High School has now redesigned the parking lot and plans to begin 
Jessica's carpool incentive program in January.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize the 
contributions of Jessica Wehling of Grand Junction, Colorado before 
this body of Congress and this nation. Jessica's hard work and 
determination serves as an inspiration to us all, and it is an honor to 
represent such an outstanding American in this Congress. I look forward 
to witnessing Jessica's future accomplishments and wish her all the 
best. Keep up the good work.

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