[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
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                     CONGRATULATING MORGAN McDONALD

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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. Morgan 
McDonald, an outstanding young woman from Aurora, Colorado. Ms. 
McDonald, a student at Prairie Middle 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 middle school, Morgan helps lead a school group that 
works to build leadership skills and improve the scholastic achievement 
of African-American students. Morgan will receive a $1,000 award, an 
engraved silver medallion and a trip to Washington, DC from May 5th to 
8th for the program's national recognition events. During this trip she 
will be considered to become one of ten National Honorees.
  Ms. McDonald should be commended for her commitment and selflessness. 
I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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