[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E985]
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                       CONGRATULATING AMBER ROSE

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate Ms. Amber 
Rose, an outstanding young woman from Elizabeth, Colorado. Ms. Rose, a 
student at Elizabeth High School was recently named a recipient of the 
12th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award as a State recipient. 
The award honors this young woman as one of the top two youth 
volunteers in Colorado for 2007.
  Created in 1995 in partnership with the National Association of 
Secondary School Principals, Prudential Financial's Spirit of Community 
Award program has become America's largest youth recognition program 
based solely on volunteerism. It is designed to emphasize the 
importance of service and encourages young Americans to give back to 
their communities.
  Nominated by her high school, Amber founded a nonprofit organization 
that distributed more than $30,000 worth of art supplied to 
disadvantaged children around the world. As a State Honoree, Amber will 
receive a $1,000 award, an engraved silver medallion and a trip to 
Washington, DC, from May 5 to 8 for the program's national recognition 
events. During this trip she will be considered to become 1 of 10 
National Honorees.
  Ms. Rose should be commended for her commitment and selflessness. I 
wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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