[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7610]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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       A TRIBUTE TO HEIDI CUYLER, AMBER LARRISON AND SARA TRUDEAU

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention today the fine work and outstanding service of three 
wonderful and gifted young ladies from California's beautiful high 
desert. Heidi Cuyler, Amber Larrison and Sara Trudeau have made 
remarkable contributions to the Vista Campana Middle School in Apple 
Valley as 3-year members of the Associated Student Body (ASB).
  When Heidi, Amber and Sara decided to run for ASB 3 years ago, they 
were required to complete a rigorous process; the election, itself, is 
far from a popularity contest. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 grade 
point average, get letters of recommendation, write a statement 
explaining why they want to serve, and complete a personal interview. 
In addition, each candidate must give a speech in front of their peers 
before they are selected.
  For most students between the ages of 10 and 13, let alone many 
adults, this would seem like much too much work just to plan student 
activities at the school. Most remarkable is that Heidi, Amber and Sara 
completed this process three straight years and were successful. 
According to Patti Stueland, the activities Director at Vista Campana 
Middle School, ``They are my first and only officers up to this point 
to be a bulldog ASB Officer for all three years they have attended 
V.C.M.S.''
  In the 3 years that they served, these young ladies helped create and 
develop school assemblies, noon-time activities, school dances, spirit 
rallies, staff appreciation days, sold dance tickets, served as tour 
guides for school visitors, and publicized school events through the 
school bulletin. In addition, they have presented student body 
activities to the Parent, Teacher, Student Organization, at monthly 
staff meetings, and school board meetings. In these, and many more 
activities, Heidi, Amber and Sara all demonstrated tremendous 
leadership skills through public speaking and working with the local 
community. As a result of the work of these students. Vista Campana 
Middle School is recognized for having one of the most outstanding 
student activity organizations in the high desert.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our colleagues in recognizing 
the remarkable commitment and tremendous contributions of these three 
fine young ladies. Heidi Cuyler, Amber Larrison and Sara Trudeau have 
made a wonderful difference in the lives of those in their school and 
local community and it is only fitting that the House of 
Representatives recognize them today.

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