[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21820]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         TRIBUTE TO EMILY MASAR

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 6, 2001

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Miss Emily Masar of La 
Junta, Colorado. Emily has been selected as this year's National 
Philanthropy Day Outstanding Youth for her exceptional community 
service. For this, Mr. Speaker, the United States Congress commends 
her.
  Emily is a student of La Junta High School and first became 
interested in volunteer activities in 1999. Since then Masar has 
started the Respite Nights program and has recruited numerous 
volunteers. The Respite Nights program provides services and support to 
adults and children with developmental disabilities. Currently, Masar 
and other volunteers have contributed over 350 hours to the program.
  In a recent edition of the La Junta Tribute-Democrat, Kat Walden of 
the Arkansas Valley Community Center said, ``Emily is a shining light 
that, as a young woman, has not only been willing to volunteer her time 
but also take the added responsibility of coordinating the Respite 
Nights program.'' Emily's strong work ethic and dedication to community 
service remind us of the strength of America's youth. It is reassuring 
to know we have people like Emily to lead us into the future.
  As a constituent of Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, Emily 
Masar is truly a positive role model for the youth of America. She not 
only makes her community proud, but also her state and country. I ask 
the House to join me in extending our warmest congratulations to Ms. 
Emily Masar.

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