[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 25 (Thursday, February 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING GREG WEATHERFORD ON HIS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a student from 
my district who has been nationally recognized for commendable 
volunteer service in his community. Greg Weatherford of Little Elm, 
Texas has been acknowledged as a distinguished finalist in Texas by the 
2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, an annual honor 
conferred on the most impressive student volunteers in each State and 
the District of Columbia.
  Greg, a senior at Little Elm High School, established the youth 
service organization ``Young People Who Care'' 4 years ago. This group 
gives students the opportunity to become active in their community. 
``Young People Who Care'' has established, among other things, a 
district-wide peer tutoring program, a school and community 
beautification committee, and a school-wide recycling program. Greg 
will receive an engraved bronze medallion for his achievements.
  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards was created by Prudential 
Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary 
School Principals in 1995 to emphasize to all youth volunteers that 
their contributions are vitally important and highly valued, and to 
inspire other young people to follow in their footsteps. Since its 
founding, the program has become the Nation's largest youth recognition 
effort based solely on community service, and has honored more than 
80,000 young volunteers at the local, State, and national level.
  Greg should be extremely proud of his achievement. I heartily applaud 
him for the positive impact he has had on the community. Greg has 
demonstrated a level of commitment and accomplishment that is truly 
extraordinary in today's world, and deserves our sincere admiration and 
respect. It is an honor to represent such an extraordinary young person 
in the 26th district of Texas, and I earnestly look forward to the 
positive contributions he will undoubtedly bestow upon the north Texas 
community.