[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 133 (Monday, September 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING MS. SOFIA EVANGELISTA

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Ms. Sophia Evangelista of Aurora, Colorado, who will 
attend a People to People World Leadership Forum in 2008. Her 
outstanding academic merits and communal involvement have laid a solid 
foundation of individual integrity and dedication: both characteristics 
of a qualified leader. I am honored to represent such a promising young 
woman.
  Created in 1956, the People to People Program is an educational 
travel program dedicated to fostering leadership potential in youth 
worldwide. People to People has helped more than 200,000 students and 
professionals develop their leadership skills based upon Dwight D. 
Eisenhower's belief that ``people can make a difference where 
governments cannot.'' This unique interaction and exposure will enable 
Ms. Evangelista to gain a greater understanding and insider's 
perspective of Washington, DC.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to acknowledge one of 
Colorado's own. Please join me in congratulating Ms. Evangelista and 
wishing her the best in her future endeavors.

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