[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAYNA LYNN AHERN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and memory of my 
friend Dayna Lynn Ahern, whose passion for life was an inspiration.
  Dayna was a native of Las Vegas who was a student of fashion 
merchandising at the Fashion Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to 
enrolling in the Fashion Institute, Danya had earned an Associates 
Degree from the prestigious Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts in 
Las Vegas.
  Among Danya's many passions was traveling and music. These dual 
talents provided her with a number of unique opportunities, such as 
performing for the Pope at the Vatican and traveling with her high 
school choir to perform at various locals in Europe. Danya was also an 
active member of her Church, and had a strong sense of spirituality. -
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of my friend 
Danya. On March 30, 2006, Danya passed away but her enthusisiam and 
passion for life will serve as an inspiration for all who knew her. She 
will be greatly missed, but her legacy as a caring and motivated 
individual will live on.

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