[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 97 (Wednesday, July 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONNIE FLUKEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Connie 
Flukey, of Grand Junction, Colorado, who has committed herself to a 
lifetime of volunteer service. Connie is a caring individual who 
inspires citizens to follow in her benevolent steps. She is a valuable 
member of her community and it is an honor to recognize her service 
before this body of Congress and this nation.
  In recognition of her service, Connie was recently honored by the 
White House with the President's Call to Service Award for more than 
four thousand hours of volunteer service and also by the Points of 
Light Foundation for serving more than five hundred hours in one year. 
Only one thousand people in the entire country are expected to receive 
such a prestigious award this year. The President's Council on Service 
and Civic Participation created the award program to recognize 
Americans whose example of dedication inspires others to volunteer. 
Connie definitely fits the mold as she was instrumental in the founding 
of an organization that helps to coordinate searches for missing 
children across the country including involvement in the high profile 
Elizabeth Smart case.
  Mr. Speaker Connie Flukey is a dedicated public servant that goes 
above and beyond the call of duty to serve her community and her 
nation. I am proud to acknowledge the achievements of a person who 
encourages her fellow Americans to volunteer and help out in their 
towns and cities. It is the efforts of people like Connie that help 
build strong and caring communities. Thank you for your service Connie 
and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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