[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2583]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING LOIS AUKLAND

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lois Aukland of 
the Royal Neighbors of America Chapter in Humboldt, Iowa, for receiving 
the National Fraternal Congress of America's, NFCA, Most Valuable 
Participant, MVP, Award.
  The MVP award highlights Lois' service to her community and relief 
organizations around Iowa. Lois is the local secretary and treasurer 
and has held the office of recorder for 13 years. She has been the 
strongest recruiter for the chapter by increasing the active members 
from 5 to 20.
  Lois has also been involved in many volunteer organizations and 
activities which include: the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center 
planning committee, vice president of the Dakota City Worth While Club, 
the Girl Scouts representative for JOIN HANDS DAY, and a member of a 
team for the local Relay for Life fundraiser. Lois has received various 
awards including the Rookie of the Year by Humboldt Ox Bow Chapter of 
Izaak Walton League of America and was the inspiration behind her local 
chapter receiving the Camp Recognition Award each year since its 
inception.
  Lois earned this award for her dedication to supporting women and 
serving communities, which is what Royal Neighbors of America is all 
about. Lois has been a tremendous example for her community, and I 
commend her ongoing commitment to helping others.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Lois Aukland for her leadership and service to Humboldt, 
Iowa. I consider it an honor to represent Lois in Congress and I wish 
her the very best in her future endeavors.

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