[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E631]
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 HONORING JULIE INMAN OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR RECEIVING THE CLARA BARTON 
                             SPECTRUM AWARD

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2003

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Julie Inman of Orange County for receiving the Clara Barton Spectrum 
Award.
  The Clara Barton Spectrum Award, given by the Red Cross, was awarded 
to eight outstanding women in Orange County.
  Julie was honored for founding SupportAbility, a non-profit 
organization that raised $11,000 for scholarship that went to 14 
students who have overcome great adversity.
  Julie herself is not unfamiliar with overcoming adversity. When she 
was 15 years old, Julie suffered a massive stroke. Doctors told her she 
would never speak again. Three years later, she graduated from Mater 
Dei High School.
  Julie has dedicated herself to helping others beat the odds. Her 
courage has served as inspiration for many.
  Let this young lady's accomplishments serve as an example of the 
wonderful things our young people are capable of achieving.
  I wish her the best of luck in the future.

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