[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23233]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LOUISE MOONEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen from my district. 
Louise Mooney of Glenwood Springs, Colorado volunteers countless hours 
to her local community, helping adults and children learn to read. She 
routinely spends time with people who are sick or injured and 
frequently helps out her neighbors who are in need. Louise is a valued 
member of her community, and I am honored to pay tribute to her here 
today.
  Louise has dedicated her life to helping others. As a young mother, 
Louise answered a crisis line at Valley View Hospital and volunteered 
at the area's first hospice. When her children grew up, Louise joined 
the Peace Corps, where she helped the people of the Philippines for two 
years. Today, Louise teaches adults to read and write as a tutor for 
Literacy Outreach. She volunteers at Sopris Elementary School, where 
she reads to the kids in order to help them improve their reading and 
writing skills. Louise also volunteers at the Frontier Historical 
Museum. For her efforts and her impressive dedication to her community, 
Louise was recently awarded the Garfield County Humanitarian Service 
Award, a recognition she has certainly earned.
  Mr. Speaker, Louise Mooney is an exemplary neighbor and a great 
citizen. Throughout her life, she has sought out opportunities to give 
back to her community. Her example of determination and hard work are 
an inspiration to us all, and I am honored to join with my colleagues 
today in thanking Louise for her service. Thank you, Louise. I wish you 
all the best in your future endeavors.

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