[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16927]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       A TRIBUTE TO MARILYN BEYES

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to commend 
Marilyn Beyes of Smithboro, Illinois for her unparalleled volunteer 
activity in the community. She travels 18 miles almost every day to 
work as a volunteer at a number of community establishments. Marilyn 
may be seen laying ten-pound bricks in the Fayette County Museum Garden 
or organizing an art show with over 250 entries and 350 people in 
attendance.
  When asked about why she puts in such long hours as a volunteer she 
said, ``I see a need, and I want to lead this community with something 
good.'' When Vandalia Mayor Sandra Leidner was asked about Marilyn she 
said, ``She's the epitome of volunteerism. I think she sets a fine 
example for others.'' It is great to see such determination and 
willingness to lend a hand to the community. Marilyn is a perfect 
example of not only a community volunteer but also a community leader.

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