[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               RECOGNIZING DANIELLE ``DANIE'' VANDERPOOL

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Danielle 
``Danie'' Vanderpool as a dedicated volunteer, assisting veterans at 
the Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America in Des Moines.
  Danie, a nine-year-old from Indianola, Iowa has volunteered for the 
dinner and a movie night every Monday night for the past 3 years. After 
dinner she cleans off the tables, helps set up chairs and serves 
popcorn, putting smiles on veterans' faces. Danie was inspired to 
volunteer by her wheelchair-bound grandmother, Shonnae Lundy, who also 
volunteers at the IPVA.
  Danie has left a lasting positive impact on many veterans and their 
families. The late Jimmy Hauck, a U.S. Navy veteran, nicknamed Danie 
the ``Popcorn Girl.'' Jimmy took a liking to Danie as she always kept 
all the popcorn bowls full. She truly exemplifies the Iowa spirit of 
neighbors helping neighbors.
  It is a great honor to represent Danie Vanderpool in Congress. I 
commend Danie's willingness to volunteer and I wish her all the best in 
her future endeavors.

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