[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21746]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MS. VIRGINIA DAY

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Virginia M. Day 
of Altoona, Pennsylvania, who will receive the 2006 John Riley Human 
Relations Service Award on October 25, 2006. This distinguished honor 
is awarded annually by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission ``to 
the person who has performed outstanding and meritorious service to 
[the] community through personal efforts by enhancing the dignity and 
worth of its citizens.'' This award is given in memory of the late Big 
John Riley, who dedicated his time and efforts for the advancement of 
the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
  Just as Big John Riley gave to the community during his time, 
Virginia Day too works tirelessly, in various capacities. As the 
Manager of Evergreen Manors, since 1983, Virginia has been working hard 
for companies like Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Inc. She has also 
been involved with organizations such as the YMCA, the Altoona Housing 
Authority, the City of Altoona with Community Education and Training 
Agency, and ENCORE court advocates for youth. Through her efforts, 
Virginia has helped improve the lives of the citizens of the Altoona 
community.
  To cite each individual accomplishment and contribution that Virginia 
has been a part of would be nearly impossible. Her involvement in the 
community over the years has been immeasurable and certainly in the 
spirit of the late Big John Riley. Miss Virginia Day has selflessly 
dedicated herself to the Altoona area, and we are all very grateful for 
her effort toward positive enrichment of the community, as she has 
certainly deserved this distinguished honor.

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