[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E576-E577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF VICKIE JASMANN FOR WINNING THE 2018 WYOMING JEFFERSON AWARD

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. LIZ CHENEY

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2018

  Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vickie Jasmann 
on winning the 2018 Wyoming Jefferson Award. She deserves to be very 
proud of this prestigious recognition.
  The Jefferson Award is the most revered award for public service in 
Wyoming. It was created with the goal of honoring individuals who 
enrich the communities and may otherwise go unnoticed. The award 
emphasizes the importance of serving local communities and that one 
person can indeed make a difference. In Wyoming, a panel of five judges 
independently score nominated individuals and determine four finalists, 
including one winner.
  Vickie Jasmann is a true inspiration to all who know her. She is a 
force for good in the Casper, Wyoming community. Her service started at 
a young age and only grew from there. When she was growing up, her 
family installed a phone line in their house for the American Cancer 
Society because there was no office in town. Her mother also helped 
start the local Relay for Life chapter. She has continued her work for 
the two organizations, motivated by her own battle with cancer and 
others she has lost along the way.
  Vickie also works with the American Legion Auxiliary to support her 
fellow veterans and serves as a foster parent. She has fostered also 
200 children over 10 years, including one that she adopted.
  Vickie volunteers wherever she is needed, whether it be for 
organizations, festivals, or members of the community in need. She 
participates in theater productions at the Senior Center, served as a 
greeter at the Help the Homeless project, and was a Certified Tourist 
Ambassador during the Eclipse Festival. She also helps elderly members 
of the community with errands and picks up single mothers' children 
when needed.

[[Page E577]]

  Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Vickie Jasmann for 
winning the 2018 Wyoming Jefferson Award and thank her for her 
countless contributions to her community. She deserves to be extremely 
proud of all her hard work and of this award.

                          ____________________