[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
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                        HONORING CAROL HOTALING

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize and honor an extraordinary citizen. Carol Hotaling of 
Saratoga County, New York, along with help from friends and family, has 
devoted an immeasurable amount of time and effort to support our troops 
and has strove to promote unity in our great Nation.
  Ms. Hotaling has shown her ability to bring together communities in 
support of our troops. She has worked tirelessly to distribute hundreds 
of yellow ribbons to citizens around the state in recognition of our 
service men and women. These ribbons help foster a spirit of unity and 
help convey respect and support for those who protect our freedom.
  In recognition of Ms. Hotaling's continued work and support, the 
State of New York designated September 2004 ``Tie a Yellow Ribbon 
Month''. To help encourage all citizens to follow the example of Ms. 
Hotaling and to express their appreciation for the nation's armed 
forces, New York State has shown its encouragement for the continued 
display and distribution of yellow ribbons.
  At this time, it is important that we honor individuals for fostering 
support and practices in tribute to the nation's armed forces. The 
actions of those, such as Ms. Hotaling, serve as examples to the 
citizenry of the United States.
  I ask that the House of Representatives send its gratitude to Carol 
Hotaling for her praiseworthy work.

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