[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E100-E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      COUNSELOR AWARDED FOR SPIRIT

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to bring 
to your attention the national recognition received by Louise 
Adelstone, a counselor at Comanche Elementary School in Albuquerque, 
New Mexico. Ms. Adelstone received the local Spirit of Women Award and 
then went on to receive the national award. This award is given 
annually to women throughout the United States who dedicate themselves 
to making their communities a better place for all. The award 
recognizes ``ordinary women who do extraordinary things.''
  Louise began her career as a counselor after completing her master's 
degree in counseling from the University of New Mexico. During her 
first year at Comanche Elementary

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School, she began a group called Student Action Kids. The group makes 
about 60 charity field trips every year, as well as holding penny 
drives to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ms. Adelstone was 
nominated for this award by one of her former students who sent in the 
nomination along with an essay explaining why she should be given this 
award. True to her character, Ms. Adelstone said after receiving the 
national award, ``It was very flattering, but being nominated by one of 
my students was the most flattering.''
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Counselor Louise Adelstone 
for her contributions to her students and tireless work for the 
community.

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