[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E483]
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                  RECOGNIZING MISS LAURIE LYNN BARTON

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                            HON. MAC COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize an important 
member of my staff here in Washington, D.C.: Miss Laurie Lynn Barton. 
Laurie has received the distinction of being selected by the Georgia 
State Society as Georgia's 2004 Cherry Blossom Princess. I am proud to 
congratulate her on this prestigious honor.
  Laurie is the daughter of Ed and Jan Barton of Statesboro, Georgia. 
She graduated in 2002 from the University of Georgia, and later that 
same year, she became a member of my staff in Washington, D.C. Her 
tenure with my office is marked by tirelessly serving my constituents 
with a hard work ethic and commitment to excellence. I often receive 
thank you letters from my constituents emphasizing Laurie's outstanding 
service, and for that I am grateful.
  The annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. is a rite of 
Spring in our Nation's Capital. It is marked by the blooming of the 
picturesque Cherry Blossom trees that adorn the Tidal Basin of the 
Jefferson Memorial and surrounding areas on the Mall. The Festival is a 
wonderful family event that brings people of all ages, from around the 
world, to Washington, D.C.
  I am proud that Miss Laurie Lynn Barton will be representing the 
great State of Georgia in this international event.

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