[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO STEPHANIE TAVARES

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor Stephanie Tavares by entering her name in the Congressional 
Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the 
United States Congress since 1873. Today I pay tribute to Stephanie 
Tavares, reporter for In Business Las Vegas for her achievements in 
reporting on various small business legal issues within the Southern 
Nevada community.
  Stephanie grew up in a small town that did not have access to many 
big-city newspapers, but while she was still in high school, she 
strongly identified with a local television news anchor inspiring her 
to pursue a career in journalism.
  She worked as a news clerk for her college newspaper, which helped to 
launch her love for writing, editing, and the news. For the past three 
years, Stephanie has reported on small business issues for In Business 
Las Vegas. She is credited with not only covering business issues, but 
with being an advocate for small business as well, learning different 
perspectives, policies, and the needs of the small business community. 
She also reports on utilities and environmental issues for the 
magazine.
  In addition to her professional work, Stephanie donates much of her 
time and talent to several professional and community organizations. 
She is involved with the National Association of Business Journalists, 
the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the International 
Studies Association. Additionally, she recently served on a panel of 
the 2007 Women of Color Conference. On the local level, Stephanie is a 
supporter of Adoption Exchange, Henderson Libraries, and Henderson 
Parks and Recreation.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Stephanie Tavares for her 
achievements in journalism for small businesses within the Las Vegas 
community. I would also like to congratulate her on receiving the Small 
Business Journalist of the Year at the 2008 Small Business Awards.

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