[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO AMANDA SIEWERT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Amanda Siewert who has been awarded the Curtis Garrett Scholarship of 
Jefferson County Colorado in the amount of $1,000.00. Amanda will use 
this scholarship to help in the expense of her education at 
Metropolitan State College of Denver in Denver, Colorado. She will by 
majoring in education.
  Amanda is a 2007 graduate of Pomona High School of Arvada, Colorado. 
Amanda graduated eighth in her class out of 410 seniors with a 3.8 
overall grade point average.
  In addition to her exemplary dedication to her academics, Amanda also 
worked full-time during her senior year, working with special needs 
children. Her particular hard work and dedication were apparent while 
working with an autistic child, whom she tutors on a regular basis. 
When the schools had exercised all learning options for the student, 
Amanda stepped in, and as a result of her tutoring, the child has made 
remarkable progress.
  The dedication demonstrated by Amanda Siewert is an excellent example 
of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and 
perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive for 
their personal bests in their education to develop a sense of 
responsibility and pride in their work that will guide them for the 
rest of their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Amanda Siewert for winning the 
Curtis Garrett Scholarship. I have no doubt Amanda will exhibit the 
same dedication she has shown in her high school career to her academic 
career at Metropolitan State College and future career in education.

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