[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 145 (Monday, September 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
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                       TRIBUTE TO CHERYL WESSELS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Cheryl Wessels of Anita, Iowa, for her recognition as 
Iowan of the Day at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Cheryl received this 
honor because she has made a difference in the lives of others while 
demonstrating the Iowa values of dependability, integrity, hard work, 
and sense of community. This award is given by the Iowa State Fair Blue 
Ribbon Foundation to recognize Iowa's most outstanding citizens. 
Cheryl's day of recognition was held on August 13, 2016.
  Cheryl plays an active role in her community. Her service includes 
serving on the library board, church treasury, P.E.O. and Cass County 
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Cheryl Wessels is most noted for her 
passion for the Little Dresses for Africa program. The 3,000 dresses 
she makes are distributed in Africa to orphanages, churches, and 
schools, to provide relief to children in Africa and around the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Cheryl Wessels for earning 
this award. She is a shining example of how hard work, determination, 
and dedication can affect the future of so many. It is with great honor 
that I recognize her today. I know that my colleagues in the U.S. House 
of Representatives join me in recognizing her accomplishments and her 
service to her community. I wish her nothing but continued success in 
her future endeavors.

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