[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14922]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAILE KELLER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize MaiLe Keller of 
Glenwood Springs, Colorado for her ability to overcome obstacles placed 
before her and excel in her endeavors. Diagnosed with a hearing 
impairment before the age of three, MaiLe has excelled as a student-
athlete at Glenwood Springs High School.
   This spirit of perseverance is thematic in her life. MaiLe has 
learned to communicate in different ways to overcome her hearing loss, 
including learning to read lips. Determined to receive an athletic 
letter at Glenwood Springs High School, MaiLe took up golf during her 
sophomore year. After many hours of practice with a swing coach, she 
found a love and appreciation for the game. As a testament to her 
dedication to the sport, success soon followed as MaiLe took second 
place at the Demon Invitational golf tournament.
   Her hard work is not exclusive to golf; she is also a very dedicated 
student and has the grades to prove it. Her plans for the future 
include attending the University of Northern Colorado to study visual 
arts with the help of a scholarship from the Western Colorado Golf 
Foundation.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize MaiLe Keller for her 
accomplishments on the green and in her life. She has overcome the 
obstacles that have been laid in her path, and I congratulate her on 
her success and wish her the best of luck in future endeavors.

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