[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             PAYING TRIBUTE TO BETHANY JENEA PUPELLO SMITH

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor Bethany Jenea Pupello Smith, by entering her name in the 
Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and 
debates of the United States Congress since 1873. Today, I pay tribute 
to the life and memory of Bethany Jenea Pupello Smith who passed away 
on Saturday, September 20, 2008.
   Bethany was raised in Boulder City, Nevada and was a bright and 
compassionate young girl. She was a senior at Boulder City High School 
and was a gifted student and athlete. At Boulder City High School, 
Bethany excelled and had a 3.5 GPA and was in line to receive an 
Advanced Diploma and Millennium Scholarship. Bethany was also a gifted 
writer, whose dream was to become a journalist and whose other 
interests included business, advertising and marketing.
   Bethany also had a number of extra-curricular activities. She 
participated in Girl Scouts as well as figure skating and gymnastics. 
Bethany was active in the Distributive Education Clubs of America 
(DECA) as well as the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). She 
was also a founding member of the Young Women's Republican Club of 
Boulder City and a proud American.
   Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Bethany Jenea Pupello Smith. Her 
exemplary academic record and commitment to her community and country 
are inspiring. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family, but 
I commend them on raising an impressive young woman who chose to 
dedicate herself to making our community a better place.

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