[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 61 (Thursday, April 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E657]
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                               XIA LANIEL

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2008

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Xia Laniel who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors 
for Youth award. Xia Laniel is a student at Drake Middle School and 
received this award because her determination and hard work have 
allowed her to overcome adversities.
  The dedication demonstrated by Xia Laniel is exemplary of the type of 
achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is 
essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their 
education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of 
their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Xia Laniel for 
winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I 
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character to all 
her future accomplishments.

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