[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1117-E1118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH FOLEY

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2003

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Elizabeth 
Foley, from Saline, Michigan, which is located in my district, on 
becoming a State Honoree in the 2003 Prudential Spirit of Community 
Awards Program for outstanding volunteer service.
  Conducted in partnership with the National Association of Secondary 
School Principals, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were 
created eight years ago by Prudential Financial, Inc. to encourage 
youth volunteerism and to identify and reward young role models. State 
Honorees are chosen from more than 24,000 applicants as particularly 
impressive examples of what young Americans today are capable of doing 
to make their communities better places to live.
  Ms. Foley, 14, organized the ``Visual Ambassadors,'' a school group 
dedicated to educating others about the visually impaired. After being 
inspired by a blind friend who taught her Braille, Elizabeth wanted to 
help educate other students about what visually impaired individuals go 
through each day. After writing a project proposal and obtaining the 
approval of school officials, Elizabeth developed plans for a six-week 
after school class. She bought Braille books, organized a field trip 
and put together an information packet for her students. She hopes to 
have over 100 graduates of her program by the time she goes to college.
  This young woman's selfless acts to enlighten others about the 
disabled should be commended. Mr. Speaker, I would like you to join me 
and all of my colleagues in congratulating Ms. Foley for her 
accomplishments.

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