[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO EMILY ALLEN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Emily Allen who has been awarded the Curtis Garrett Scholarship of 
Jefferson County, Colorado, in the amount of $1,000. Emily will use 
this scholarship to attend McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, 
majoring in education.
  Emily is a 2007 graduate of Alameda High School of Lakewood, Colorado 
and has had a very accomplished academic career. She graduated seventh 
in her class with an overall grade point average of 3.8. Emily was very 
involved in her high school career and that involvement only adds to 
the recognition this young woman deserves.
  Emily was very involved with the cheerleading squad at Alameda High 
School, and will continue that involvement at McPherson College. 
Deciding on an education degree, she will be following in the footsteps 
of her parents, both of whom are Jefferson County teachers.
  The dedication demonstrated by Emily Allen is exemplary 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 best in their 
education to develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of 
their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Emily Allen for 
winning the Curtis Garrett scholarship. I have no doubt she will 
exhibit the same dedication she has shown in her high school career to 
her athletic and academic careers at McPherson College.

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