[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 30 (Monday, February 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




MS. KAITLYN MULHOLLAN TOP YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF ARIZONA PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT 
                           OF COMMUNITY AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2008

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Kaitlyn 
Mulhollan, who has been selected to receive the Prudential Spirit of 
Community Award as Arizona's Top Youth Volunteer. The Prudential Spirit 
of Community Award, which honors young people for outstanding acts of 
volunteerism, was created in 1995 to emphasize the importance our 
nation places on service to others, and to encourage all young 
Americans to contribute to their communities.
  A senior at Corona del Sol High School, Kaitlyn has helped build 10 
houses for needy families over the past five years as a volunteer with 
Habitat for Humanity, and now serves as a team leader for the local 
Habitat chapter. After working on her first house when she was only 13 
years old, Kaitlyn has shown up early every Saturday morning when 
projects are under way. As a team leader, Kaitlyn has the 
responsibility of guiding and assisting many small groups of volunteers 
on the construction site. In addition, Kaitlyn has worked tirelessly to 
educate others about Habitat for Humanity's mission, even recruiting 
friends and classmates to join the effort. She has also persuaded her 
employer, California Pizza Kitchen, to provide meals for construction 
volunteers.
  As a state honoree, Kaitlyn will join youth from across the country 
here in Washington DC in May. Kaitlyn should be proud of her 
accomplishments. Again, I congratulate Kaitlyn on her award and thank 
her for a job well done.




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