[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 148 (Monday, November 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1884]
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      RECOGNIZING KATHLEEN WALSH, ELMHURST, IL ``MAYOR FOR A DAY''

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a young leader from 
my Congressional District, Kathleen Walsh. Kathleen's essay was 
selected as the winner in the City of Elmhurst's ``Mayor for a Day'' 
competition. The competition focused on citizenship, encouraging 
applicants to propose new ideas to improve their local community.
  The text of Kathleen's essay reads as follows: ``If I were mayor of 
Elmhurst, I would encourage all residents young and old to be good 
citizens by creating a volunteering program called `Good Citizens.' To 
help the elderly and less fortunate do things such as shovel the 
driveway, help paint, move heavy things, run errands and cook. If you 
earn a certain amount of `Good Citizens points,' you can earn 
`volunteering city dollars' (which are donated by local businesses). 
You get an official nametag, and when you're running an errand you can 
stop by some local restaurant and get a drink.''
  Kathleen's dedication to those in need exemplifies her sense of civic 
responsibility. Though Kathleen is a young constituent, she understands 
her duty to the community to be a good neighbor, and recognizes the 
positive impact of volunteer programs. Kathleen is a reminder of the 
power of our nation's youth. She is a role model for other young 
leaders who wish to contribute, and her words serve as a reminder to 
all young people to be aware of those who are less fortunate in their 
own communities.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, Kathleen Walsh is a 
promising young leader who has demonstrated a future in public service. 
Please join me in recognizing her altruistic spirit and wishing her 
happiness in her future endeavors.

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