[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF ANNE CISLE MURRAY FOR HER COMMITMENT TO HELPING 
                            CHILDREN AT RISK

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Anne Cisle 
Murray, whose commitment to helping children at risk is being honored 
by the Boys Hope Girls Hope organization of Illinois as the 2004 
recipient of the Joseph S. Kearney Heart of Gold award.
  Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois is a privately funded organization 
that reaches out to children who have shown academic promise, yet live 
with a family or in a community that has put them at risk. The mission 
of BHGH is to provide these children with stable home and academic 
environments and support them in all their endeavors up through 
college.
  Originally from Hamilton, Ohio, Anne Cisle Murray graduated from the 
University of Notre Dame with a business degree in 1974, a member of 
the first co-ed graduating class. In 1979 she married Steve Murray with 
whom she has three children, Tricia, Dan and Mac. Anne's devotion to 
her family has carried over into her Community through the time and 
effort she dedicated to the at-risk youth of Illinois. Her 
accomplishments and hard work as a mother, mentor and organizer in the 
public service arena will be recognized and commemorated in our 
nation's capitol today.
  Since joining Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois, Anne Cisle Murray has 
served all the executive positions on the organization's Women's Board. 
In addition to her presence on the Board of Directors and the Marketing 
Committee, she has also served as President, Vice President, Secretary, 
Dinner Dance Chairperson and Auction Chairperson.
  On a personal level, Anne and her family have been generous to the 
BHGH organization for many years. Anne reaches out to the community by 
welcoming young students in the program to her home to facilitate 
social interaction and familiarity with the other program families. Her 
general thoughtfulness and care ensure the success of the BHGH program 
and its participants.
  Anne Cisle Murray's determination to enrich the lives of children has 
made her a priceless member of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois. By 
investing her time and love of children into this organization, Anne 
Cisle Murray has helped to make the future brighter for the at-risk 
children of Illinois.




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