[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 31 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JESSICA STAKEY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the patronage of 
Jessica Stakey, a resident of Kamrar, Iowa who was named one of the top 
two youth volunteers in Iowa for 2009.
  Jessica was selected to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community 
Award due to her extraordinary work as a philanthropist. More than 
5,000 state youths were reviewed by an independent judging panel to 
receive the award. The judges made their decisions based on criteria 
such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal 
growth. This is an extraordinary honor and Jessica will receive a 
bronze medallion at a local ceremony.
  I know my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
congratulating the philanthropy and selflessness of Jessica Stakey. I 
consider it an honor to represent in Congress young people like Jessica 
who make a difference in Iowa.

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