[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27759]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            JO LYNN OSBORNE

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2009

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Jo 
Lynn Osborne for her outstanding service to our community.
  Jo Lynn Osborne has served as an advocate for the rights of the 
disabled since 1980. She began her career as a secretary at the Arc in 
Jefferson County where she quickly moved into program development. In 
1989 she created the Mobilizing Families program, which has won 
national awards and has been translated into several languages.
  The dedication demonstrated by Jo Lynn Osborne directly benefits her 
community, and is exemplary of her high personal and professional 
standards. Through individualized advocacy, Jo Lynn Osborne has 
personally helped thousands of individuals and families achieve greater 
levels of independence.
  Today Jo Lynn Osborne is interim executive director for the Arc in 
Jefferson County, an active member of the Alameda West Kiwanis Club, 
and a strong community leader.
  I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Jo Lynn Osborne for 
her recognition by the West Chamber of Jefferson County. I have no 
doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her 
future accomplishments.

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