[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
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                        TRIBUTE TO AUTUMN GADOUA

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a very special 7th 
grader from Hamburg, Iowa, located in the 3rd Congressional District 
which I represent. Autumn Gadoua is the statewide winner in the Iowa 
League of Cities 5th Annual ``If I Were Mayor'' essay contest.
  This annual essay contest allows students to form and express ideas 
regarding citizenship and leadership. Autumn and the other district 
winners are being recognized today at a ceremony at the Iowa State 
Capitol Building in Des Moines.
  In her essay Autumn wrote that if she were mayor of her hometown she 
would pursue policies that preserve the town's history and the 
historical brick buildings for current and new businesses. She notes 
that this policy would connect the past to the present and promote 
growth for the future.
  Mayor Gadoua would also work for opportunities to help businesses 
thrive, bring new businesses and families to the town, promote green 
solutions, recycling, and support police officers and firefighters to 
keep them and the citizens of the community safe.
  Autumn concluded her essay by saying, ``I would visit the school in 
my community to teach children the responsibilities of a mayor and give 
examples of good citizenship. To help children grow and learn, I would 
establish an after school youth club. Being mayor is a big 
responsibility, but one that is rewarding and important to me.''
  I applaud and congratulate Autumn for her award winning essay and for 
proving that the next generation of leaders in Iowa and this nation are 
already preparing for their time of service. I am proud to represent 
Autumn and her family, her teachers and fellow students in the United 
States Congress. I know that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
Autumn Gadoua and wishing her well and continued success in the future.

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