[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 183 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
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                       TRIBUTE TO GRACIE RUSSELL

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Gracie Russell for being selected as the Creston Youth of 
the Year. Gracie is the daughter of Rob and Julie Russell.
  Gracie is a senior at Creston High School and is active in FFA, 
volleyball, basketball, tennis, and the National Honor Society. She's 
also active in the community, volunteering her time with the 
Appalachian Service Project, Union County Youth Council, St. Malachy 
Youth Group, Douglas Boosters 4-H Club, and Iowa Junior Beef Breeds 
Association. Gracie has also participated in Meals from the Heartland, 
roadside cleanup, Rectory Rerun time, painting at McKinley Park, 
decorating the restored Creston Depot for Christmas activities, Balloon 
Days pedal pull time, Halloween safety at Early Childhood Center, 
planting trees around the community, and Open Table.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by Gracie is one all Iowans should 
strive for. Her willingness to serve truly embodies the Iowa spirit and 
I am honored to represent her and Iowans like her in the United States 
Congress. I ask that all of my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating Gracie for this achievement 
and wishing her nothing but continued success.

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