[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13244]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF JOCELYN SAUNDERS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 21, 2004

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to recognize the achievements of Jocelyn Saunders upon her selection as 
a Girls Inc. ``Strong, Smart and Bold Award Winner'' in Delaware.
  Girls Inc. is a nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring 
our nation's young women to reach for the stars. On this, its 50th 
Anniversary, I take great pride in honoring Girls Inc. and the 
wonderful young Delawareans who have achieved success through the 
guidance of this special program.
  Ms. Saunders, a former All-American Swimmer, is an IronMan Triathlon 
and Women's World Championship in Marathon Swimming winner and is the 
youngest person to swim 32 miles across Lake Ontario. As a girls swim 
coach, Ms. Saunders uses her expertise in the sport to encourage young 
women to accomplish their goals. In addition, she has overcome critical 
injuries suffered in a car accident to serve as an outstanding 
volunteer and contributor of more than a quarter-million dollars to 
non-profit organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Ms. Saunders and Girls Inc. 
for their dedication to improving and enhancing the lives of women. Ms. 
Saunders' involvement with Girls Inc. and her selflessness serves as an 
example to us all. She is an inspiring and exemplary Delawarean.

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