[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 91 (Thursday, June 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
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 RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF JOE ALCORN TO THE SENIORS OF HENDERSON, NV

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2003

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Joe Alcorn of 
Henderson, NV, on being recognized as Volunteer of the Month. I am 
honored to represent one who has shown such devotion and dedication to 
our community.
  Joe has been a Henderson Senior Center member since 2000. In that 
time he has made himself an invaluable asset to the center. By taking 
pictures of the seniors as they dine, dance, or relax, Joe captures the 
most pleasant experiences at the center, and displays them for all to 
enjoy. He further captures these memories by videotaping special 
events. Alcorn has made a documentary of the center's history, which 
was rerun for all Henderson residents to commemorate the city's 50th 
anniversary, earlier this year.
  Born in Pittsburgh, Joe grew up and graduated from high school in 
Iowa. Cypress, CA, became his home for the next 46 years. He attended 
the RCA TV School where he honed his skills and became an expert in his 
profession. He worked as a TV service worker for a few years until 
beginning his own business. Joe's work was a labor of love which 
continued in his dedication to the Henderson Senior Center.
  I rise to acknowledge the dedication that Joe Alcorn has shown to the 
seniors of southern Nevada. The use of his professional skills in this 
worthy pursuit deserves the recognition of myself and all southern 
Nevadans.

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