[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 31 (Saturday, February 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING STEPHANIE DUNTON

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 16, 2007

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Stephanie Dunton 
from Winterport, a small town in central Maine.
  Stephanie, a student at Samuel L. Wagner Middle School, was recently 
named one of the top two youth volunteers in Maine for the 12th Annual 
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This program is America's 
largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteerism.
  Stephanie is a tireless young woman who has given her time and energy 
to help the less fortunate. Inspired by her sister's satisfaction from 
volunteering, Stephanie searched for her own community service project. 
Initially, she wanted to volunteer at her local food pantry, but was 
unable to do so since she attended classes during the pantry's hours of 
operations.
  Stephanie instead went above and beyond, creating and conducting her 
own monthly food drive called the ``Food Shuttle,'' which has collected 
more than one thousand pounds of donated food for a local pantry. Her 
dedication is truly extraordinary and deserves our sincere admiration 
and respect.
  While numerous studies have shown that Americans today are less 
involved in their communities than before, it is essential that we 
support the kind of selfless contributions that people like Stephanie 
have made. She is an inspiring example to all of us, serving as one of 
our brightest hopes for a better tomorrow.
  I join with her family, friends and community in congratulating 
Stephanie for this fine honor. The citizens of the State of Maine are 
extremely fortunate to have such a fine, young public servant.

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