[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MRS. LORI PAULSON OF LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

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                           HON. STEVAN PEARCE

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2016

  Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor an 
outstanding citizen in the great State of New Mexico, Mrs. Lori 
Paulson. Lori, despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, 
has dedicated the last two years to the betterment of her community, 
and beloved New Mexico State University. She is undoubtedly an 
inspiration and role model to all she meets. In the last two years, 
Lori has become more than a friend or mentor to the NMSU football team, 
she has become family.
   During both the 2014 and 2015 football season, Lori served as the 
Aggies' honorary captain--attending practices and events with the team, 
even participating in the opening coin tosses during every home game.
   Throughout her time with the team, Lori has helped players through 
injury and personal tragedy. Recently, Lori took another step to help 
the school and team she loves--she gifted $100,000 to the football 
program in the creation of the Lori Paulson Football Excellence Fund. 
When asked about the donation, Lori simply stated--``It's just me 
confirming what I have always said, which is that I believe in them.''
   Lori is an exemplary Aggie. We can all learn from her selfless 
dedication and courage. As a fellow Aggie and New Mexican, it is an 
honor to rise and recognize Lori's commitment to her community and alma 
mater.

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