[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
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                        RECOGNIZING AMANDA GUMM

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Amanda Gumm. In 
a few days, Ms. Gumm will receive the Saint Joseph YWCA Women of 
Excellence Award for Future Leaders.
  Amanda is currently a student at Benton High School and has served as 
Student Body President. As Student Body President, Amanda was 
responsible for reading the daily announcements to all of Benton High 
School; I've been told that one faculty member cited Amanda as quite 
possibly the best public speaker Benton has seen in years. She is also 
widely recognized for her positive attitude and dynamic personality, 
and motivates her peers to excel.
  Amanda aspires to be the Governor of Missouri, and recently received 
the 2005 Missouri Award for Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship. 
Amanda will soon join the other recipients of the award and their 
families for a luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Amanda Gumm. 
Her commitment to excellence exemplifies the qualities of service and 
dedication. I am honored to represent her in the United States 
Congress.

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