[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 74 (Monday, June 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO DEBBIE WEST DAUENHAUER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Debbie Dauenhauer for 
her outstanding service to the community of Laughlin, Nevada as a 
member of the Laughlin Town Advisory Board.
  Debbie served on the Advisory Board from 1999-2006, and served as the 
chairperson for 2 years. She has also served as a member of Rotary 
International, Kiwanis International, the Colorado Food Bank and the 
Close Closet Board of Directors.
  In 2002, Debbie was selected as the Laughlin Citizen of the Year.
  As a strong proponent for animal protection, Debbie has worked with 
numerous charities, civic organizations, and local private animal 
shelters. Debbie also began a campaign to place warning signs around 
Laughlin, to prevent people from leaving their animals in the car 
during the summer months. She also has helped rescue countless animals 
as well as homeless men and women in need of assistance in her 
community.
  Debbie was also member of the Southern Nevada Transit Coalition's 
Board of Directors. While representing Laughlin, she worked hard to see 
the coalition deliver superb bus service to the community. Debbie also 
initiated a move to build a truck ramp on SR 163 and Casino Drive, to 
prevent large trucks from having to cross the intersection in order to 
minimize accidents. She later became an officer of the board of 
directors and was appointed to the executive director position.
  Debbie has been a model citizen to the city of Laughlin and I am 
grateful for the opportunity I have had to bring attention to her 
remarkable benefit to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Debbie Dauenhauer on the floor 
of the House. I commend her for her continued service to the residents 
of Laughlin, Nevada.

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