[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5199]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            KRISTEN VASQUEZ

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2008

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Kristen Vasquez who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service 
Ambassadors for Youth Award. Kristen Vasquez is a student at Drake 
Middle School and received this award because her determination and 
hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities.
  The dedication demonstrated by Kristen Vasquez is exemplary of the 
type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and 
perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to 
make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will 
guide them for the rest of their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Kristen Vasquez for 
winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. I 
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character to all 
her future accomplishments.

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