[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9436-9437]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          HONORING KAY McMANUS

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the outstanding 
achievement of Kay McManus, one of the many constituents who 
distinguishes my Congressional District.
  Kay works tirelessly to ensure that the children in our schools 
receive the nutrition they need to pay attention in class, participate 
in after school activities and do all of the things that young adults 
need to do to grow into thoughtful adults. We know that when a child 
receives a good breakfast he or she performs at a higher level. Hungry 
children have more respiratory illnesses and are absent from school 
more often than children who are well fed. Many children receive two 
out of their three meals at school--and it is critical that nutritional 
choices are available to them. Kay's work is making that possible.

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  The American School Food Service Association recently recognized 
Kay's hard work by naming her the ``Outstanding Director of the Year.'' 
This is the first time that this award has ever been given. It will be 
bestowed annually on a Food Service director whose work serves as a 
model for Food Service programs across the country. Future recipients 
of this award have a tough act to follow. I am proud to represent a 
district that has so many dedicated, committed individuals. Kay, thank 
you for making America a better place.

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