[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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                       RECOGNIZING MARY BETH SCOW

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Mary Beth Scow and her contributions to excellence in public 
education. As a current representative of District A of the Clark 
County School District Board of Trustees, Mrs. Scow has been an 
outspoken voice and is honored for her contributions. I stand today to 
praise her for her continued leadership and passion in improving 
education in southern Nevada.
  Mrs. Scow, a Denver native, has been a resident of southern Nevada 
for the past 25 years. She graduated cum laude from Brigham Young 
University with a bachelor's degree in community health education. She 
and her husband Steve are the proud parents of nine children, all 
educated in the Clark County School District. The entire family has 
been very involved in community sports, music and church activities.
  With a vision to help prepare Clark County students for higher 
education and for successful future careers, Mrs. Scow has been an 
outspoken voice for Clark County students. Elected to the board of 
school trustees in 1996, Mrs. Scow has proven her leadership qualities 
by serving two terms as president of that body. In addition, she has 
served on various educational committees and zoning task forces. In her 
community, she leaves a legacy to the Sunset Area Council of PTA as a 
former president and to her local Boy Scout chapter as den leader.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I stand today to pay tribute 
to a visionary leader, committed parent and public servant. I join with 
the William McCool Science Center at Frank Lamping Elementary School to 
pay tribute to Mary Beth Scow for her dedication to Clark County 
students and her commitment to excellence in education. I thank her for 
her contribution and I urge my colleagues to recognize in their own 
communities, the contributions of great leaders in education.

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