[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 139 (Thursday, October 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2197]
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HONORING PHYLLIS CIMINELLO UPON HER NINE YEARS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR THE 
                      FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary 
community service of Phyllis Ciminello, a resident of Chautauqua 
County, Village of Fredonia, in recognition of her nine years of 
volunteering for the Foster Grandparent Program.
  Ms. Ciminello works every day helping children to increase 
motivation, academic skills, daily living skills, and positive 
behaviors. Ms. Ciminello has served with the FGP since 1996 and is a 
vocal fan of this program. She is also involved with the Head Start 
program, where she volunteers in a Head Start classroom at Connections 
North in Dunkirk.
  Ms. Ciminello has donated countless hours towards improving her 
community. She is hard working, and dedicated. Her leadership and 
generosity sets an example for us all. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I rise 
to honor her today.

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