[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E443-E444]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO TERRI KLEMENTS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to Terri Klements, and congratulate her on receiving the 
``Power of One'' award at the 2004 Colorado Woman Conference for her 
tremendous work with youth in Mesa County, Colorado. Every year, a 
local newswoman selects an honoree for making a positive impact in 
their community, and Terri could not be a worthier recipient.
   For twenty-two years, Terri worked in hospital administration before 
she felt a calling to dedicate her efforts to the youth in her 
community. In 1999, she established the Tree House, a safe haven for 
youths who felt they had no place else to go. The center is open 
unconditionally to all youths, providing them a place to go when they 
need to talk to someone. Terri also serves as a member of the Mesa 
County Suicide Prevention Coalition, as Chair of the Homeless Youth 
Task Force, and is a registered director for RAINBOWS, an international 
peer support program for grieving teens.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Terri Klements today 
before this body of Congress and this nation, and congratulate her on

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receiving the ``Power of One'' award. Keira Bresnahan of KREX-TV 
selected Terri for this honor, and it is a well-deserved testament to 
her dedication to the youth in Mesa County and the State of Colorado. I 
wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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