[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO RANNA DAUD

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Ranna 
Daud, executive director for the After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, 
ASASLV, for her tireless efforts in helping Las Vegas's youth achieve 
prosperous futures. Ms. Daud has contributed greatly to her community 
by working to make ASASLV the best it can be.
  ASASLV was initially organized in 2003 to provide Las Vegas's youth 
with a variety of free academic, athletic, and cultural afterschool 
programs, encouraging Nevada's students to maintain a successful and 
healthy lifestyle during afterschool hours. These programs are offered 
to students in prekindergarten through 8th grade at 13 different 
schools across the Clark County School District. To help students 
academically, ASASLV offers homework assistance, test preparation, and 
tutoring from certified teachers. It also offers classes in art, music 
leadership, cooking, business, and dance.
  Aside from educational aid, the organization also emphasizes health 
and fitness. Activities such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, martial 
arts, yoga, and hiking are offered to students. Our State is fortunate 
to have someone such as Mrs. Daud leading this organization, which is 
critical in helping students across Las Vegas maintain a positive 
lifestyle.
  Ms. Daud began working for ASASLV in 2004 as a program manager. She 
later returned to the organization in 2009 and served for 4 years 
before being selected as the executive director. In this role, Ms. Daud 
leads the organization in pursuit of its mission to help Nevada's 
youth. She also serves as the main voice in the community, working to 
build recognition for the program. Ms. Daud's work with ASASLV has 
contributed greatly in making the organization an invaluable resource 
to Las Vegas's youth. She has gone above and beyond to build a positive 
base for Nevada's future generations.
  I extend my deepest gratitude to Ms. Daud for all of her hard work in 
encouraging our youth to have successful and active futures. She is a 
shining example of someone who strives for the betterment of her 
community and displays true selflessness in her work. I am thankful to 
have Ms. Daud serving as an ally to Las Vegas's students, providing 
them a safe, healthy, and ambitious environment.
  I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Daud and her work for ASASLV, a program that is so important for 
Nevada's youth. I wish Ms. Daud the best of luck in all of her future 
endeavors working to help students across southern Nevada.

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