[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13319]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DANIEL SAFSEL

 Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I would like to congratulate and 
honor Daniel Safsel, a passionate fourth grader who raised the level of 
environmental awareness at his elementary school. Daniel urged his 
school newspaper, the Siwanoy Express, to stop printing and 
distributing copies of its newsletter and to send it via email instead. 
As a result of his efforts, the newspaper recently launched their first 
trial run of the ``green'' express. Daniel should be extremely proud 
that he was able to make a valuable contribution toward creating a 
greener future.
  Even though we are faced with a worldwide environmental crisis, 
Daniel's actions show that young Americans can do their part in 
ensuring that we live in a safer and cleaner environment. Students like 
Daniel inspire and remind us all of the power of making our voices 
heard.
  I heartily applaud Daniel Safsel for his initiative in seeking to 
make his community greener. He has demonstrated a level of commitment 
and accomplishment that is truly extraordinary in today's world, and 
deserves our sincere admiration and respect.

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