[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 131 (Friday, September 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING VETERANS' VOICES AWARD RECIPIENT MEGAN ALLEN

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 11, 2015

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Megan 
Allen of Ramsey for receiving a Veterans' Voices ``On the Rise'' Award.
  At the age of seventeen, Megan enlisted in the Army National Guard 
and went on to serve two tours of duty in Iraq. Her twelve years of 
service in the National Guard has had a huge impact on Megan and 
inspired her to work to better her community. Megan currently spends an 
enormous amount of time volunteering for multiple organizations 
throughout the Twin Cities and metro areas striving to better the lives 
of the homeless communities and children in the area.
  Among many non-profits Megan works with, she is most passionate about 
Girls on the Run, a program that promotes self-confidence and healthy 
choices for young girls. But this isn't the only program she helps. 
Megan also supports the Beyond the Line Yellow Ribbon Network, which 
lends a helping hand to veterans and members of our military before, 
during and after deployments.
  I thank Megan for everything that she has done and continues to do 
for her community. Minnesota is a better place because of Megan, and 
she is truly deserving of this award.

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