[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  CONGRATULATING MARK PHILLIPS ON HIS PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY 
                                 AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mark 
Phillips, recipient of the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. 
This award recognizes Mark's outstanding leadership achievements and 
his contributions to improving the quality of life for special-needs 
children in Arizona.
  Mark founded the Red Nose Club, a community service organization 
devoted to raising awareness and opportunities for children with 
serious illnesses. Through his efforts, Mark has helped raise over 
$21,000 for local food banks and hospitals to provide care for sick 
children.
  His passion for helping others began at an early age. His brother was 
born with a serious heart ailment and Mark has been a champion for 
children with similar illnesses. His enthusiasm and excitement has 
spread throughout the state with creative projects that have made it 
possible for sick children to receive the necessary care and help that 
they require.
  A community's quality of life is determined by many factors, such as 
the policies set by city government and the programs available to its 
citizens. However, I believe that a community rises and falls on the 
shoulders of its citizens, and the contributions they make to that 
community. Mark exemplifies this commitment and raises the bar for 
everyone around him.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Mark Phillips' continued 
work and advocacy for children with serious illnesses in Arizona.

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