[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 45 (Thursday, March 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE ``STARS'' OF THE 2007 LITTLE SMILES STAR BALL

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                            HON. TIM MAHONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2007

  Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to 
recognize the 2007 ``Stars'' of the Little Smiles Star Ball for their 
bravery and spirit. I am honored to be able to celebrate each of these 
exceptional children and the achievements they have made over the past 
year.
  I would like to recognize Joey Botto, Nicole Cadavid, Steven Castro, 
Aleesha Choksi, Thannade ``Eddie'' Duclot, Ainsley Erb, James Franklin, 
Dominick Fuller, Gabriella Gonzalez, Sharnay Hightower, Tanner Hrobak, 
Cassandra McClanahan, Sean McKelvey, Chelsey Smith, Cesar Valasquez, 
and Sypress Wilson.
  Each of these incredible children is being recognized for the courage 
they have shown and the big smiles they bring to their families and to 
the doctors, nurses and staff at the south Florida hospitals and 
hospices where they currently receive treatment. Each of them has a 
shining spirit and truly deserves ``star'' treatment.
  Please join me in celebrating the ``Stars'' of the Little Smiles Star 
Ball and their outstanding achievements.