[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E968]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING PAOLA GRULLON

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate Paola 
Grullon for receiving the Charles J. Ping Award. This outstanding 
accomplishment is a result of Paola's hard work and dedication to 
serving her community.
  This honor is awarded to undergraduate students who exemplify 
leadership in their communities and boast a record of outstanding 
achievements in service. This is the fifth consecutive year that a 
student from Ohio Wesleyan University has received the Ping Award. This 
is proof of the University's commitment to conveying the importance of 
service-learning to their students.
  Paola Grullon is a member of Ohio Wesleyan University's Class of 
2010. Paola recently completed an internship with Delaware's Woodward 
Family Resource Center, and organization that provides outreach 
opportunities for the city's Hispanic community members. As a pre-med 
major from the Dominican Republic, Ms. Grullon has created a strong 
support network for Delaware's Hispanic community by helping people 
with translations for numerous medical and utility services, government 
benefit services and child care assistance.
  In addition to her work with the Woodward Family Resource Center, Ms. 
Grullon volunteers with Grace Free Clinic and St. Mary's Church. Paola 
has led fellow students from Ohio Wesleyan on spring break volunteer 
experiences, inspiring other students to follow her example of 
leadership and service.
  I am pleased to commend Paola Grullon on this wonderful achievement 
as well as Ohio Wesleyan University for encouraging service-minded 
students to give back to Central Ohio communities.

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