[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E429]
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   A TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF WHISPERING OAKS COUNCIL WOMEN OF 
   DISTINCTION: KAY LLEWELLYN, REBECCA JOWORSKI CORTEZ, THERESE SCHEY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to three 
outstanding women in my district whose contributions to their 
communities have been recognized by an outstanding organization in my 
district.
  Kay Llewellyn, Rebecca Joworski Cortez and Therese Schey were named 
Women of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council. 
This prestigious award, bestowed annually for the past 12 years, 
recognizes three community, business and educational leaders who are 
role models for young women.
  Ms. Llewellyn has taught sixth grade at Pleasantdale Middle School in 
Burr Ridge for 23 years, specializing in science instruction. She has 
also counseled young women from less advantaged backgrounds to help 
them establish educational and career goals. Her advice to young women 
is simple, yet timeless: ``Being true to yourself and your beliefs and 
morals is never easy. But in the end that's what makes one a stronger 
person.''
  Ms. Cortez is a graphic designer with the world renowned Field Museum 
and has worked with several Chicago museums and the Brookfield Zoo in 
my District. She has volunteered extensively at Forest Road School in 
La Grange Park, especially with sixth grade art classes in developing 
an annual Art Legacy Project. She believes that ``Young women today--
and young men, for that matter--need to value themselves and be aware 
of their self-worth. They need to respect themselves and have the 
courage to walk away from wrong choices.''
  Ms. Schey represents the highest level of community service. She has 
lent her time and talents to several organizations including: the 
American Legion Robert E. Coulter Post Ladies Auxiliary; the Girl 
Scouts; the Countryside Women's Club; the Parent and Community Network; 
and she coordinated a drive to supply American troops in Iraq with a 
few comfort items, like sun block. Ms. Schey also finds time to serve 
as a part-time director of the St. Cletus School After Care Program. 
She tells young women that ``You need to have faith, confidence and 
trust in yourself. Keep yourself informed by reading, use of the 
Internet and staying aware of what is going on around you.''
  Mr. Speaker, I salute these three Women of Distinction, and give them 
my best wishes for continued success as role models for our young 
people.

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