[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 975]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      COUNSELOR AWARDED FOR SPIRIT

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to bring 
to your attention the national recognition received by Louise 
Adelstone, a counselor at Comanche Elementary School in Albuquerque, 
New Mexico. Ms. Adelstone received the local Spirit of Women Award and 
then went on to receive the national award. This award is given 
annually to women throughout the United States who dedicate themselves 
to making their communities a better place for all. The award 
recognizes ``ordinary women who do extraordinary things.''
  Louise began her career as a counselor after completing her master's 
degree in counseling from the University of New Mexico. During her 
first year at Comanche Elementary School, she began a group called 
Student Action Kids. The group makes about 60 charity field trips every 
year, as well as holding penny drives to support the Make-A-Wish 
Foundation. Ms. Adelstone was nominated for this award by one of her 
former students who sent in the nomination along with an essay 
explaining why she should be given this award. True to her character, 
Ms. Adelstone said after receiving the national award, ``It was very 
flattering, but being nominated by one of my students was the most 
flattering.''
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Counselor Louise Adelstone 
for her contributions to her students and tireless work for the 
community.

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