[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E444]
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                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO KIM TUCKER PFENNIGS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity and 
congratulate Kim Pfennigs of Colorado Springs, Colorado on receiving 
the ``Power of One'' award at the 2004 Colorado Woman Conference for 
raising awareness for childhood cancer. The conference recognizes 
individual women, selected by Colorado newswomen, who have made an 
extraordinary difference in their community. It is my privilege to 
acknowledge Kim and her efforts before this body of Congress and this 
nation today.
   When her son Jonah was diagnosed with cancer, it became Kim's 
mission to raise awareness for childhood cancer throughout Colorado. 
Whether she raised awareness on radio, television, or even the local 
grocery store, Kim wanted to let as many people as possible know about 
childhood cancer, and the organizations that help families fight this 
disease. For Kim, helping with organizations like Make A Wish, Ronald 
McDonald, Starlight Foundation, and the National Childhood Cancer 
Foundation is a modest way to give back to the people who diligently 
work to get her son healthy.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Kim Pfennigs before this body 
of Congress and this nation and congratulate her on receiving the 
``Power of One'' award. KOAA-TV's Jennifer Baker selected Kim for this 
award, and I am happy to say Jonah's cancer is now in remission. I 
would like to thank Kim for her efforts in raising awareness for 
childhood cancer, and wish her and her family all the best.

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