[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1745]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH ELZA

  (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend congratulations to 
Elizabeth Elza of Elkins, West Virginia, who was recently awarded the 
Most Outstanding Junior Trooper Award in the 11th annual West Virginia 
State Junior Trooper Academy. Elizabeth's hard work, dedication and 
outstanding performance contributed to her recognition as the top 
junior trooper.
  At the Junior Trooper Academy, junior troopers are trained in law 
enforcement activities to expose them to the criminal justice and law 
enforcement career fields during an intensive 5-day period. Candidates 
are between 14 and 17 years old and must be recommended by a State 
legislator, school superintendent or uniformed member of the State 
police.
  Elizabeth is truly a leader in her community and among her peers. We 
need more women in leadership positions, and I am pleased to say that 
Elizabeth is well on her way to being a role model for future young 
women in West Virginia. Elizabeth is not only a leader in her 
community, but an accomplished athlete as a member of, get this, the 
Elkins High School wrestling team.
  I am pleased to have this opportunity to highlight Elizabeth's 
accomplishments. Congrats on being the most outstanding junior trooper.

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