[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING SHANA RUNCK

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to congratulate Ms. Shana Runck as she receives the White House 
Champion of Change award. Each week, the President of the United States 
honors local leaders, who perform extraordinary work on a daily basis 
in their community to build a better America.
  Shana is the Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and 
Financial Capabilities with New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union. 
Every day she shares her experience and knowledge, providing financial 
education and job training to at-risk Latino students in New Mexico. 
Shana is a true role model, instilling in others the same confidence 
that drives her success. She shares her work ethic in a selfless way 
and teaches others that with persistence and determination, anything is 
attainable.
  Our very own city of Albuquerque is fortunate to have such a 
remarkable person in Shana. She has played a vital role in developing 
the City of Albuquerque's ``Running Starts for Careers'' program, and 
she has designed the Financial Services Career Exploration course to 
ensure they receive college credit for their internship experience. 
Shana's outstanding work within the local community has helped students 
continue their education and get job-training in trade fields that 
interest them
  Shana exemplifies the bedrock principles of our nation; civic 
engagement, love for our neighbor, an understanding that one ripple of 
change can soon become a current, and the idea that one individual can 
have a profound impact on a community. I have no doubt that Shana will 
continue to accomplish great things in all her future endeavors.

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