[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5380]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ELISABETH BRAVARD

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the goodwill of 
Elisabeth Bravard, a 19-year-old resident of Boone, Iowa. Elisabeth is 
traveling to Honduras for 6 months to work in an orphanage.
  Elisabeth has been to Honduras once before with her church, Boone 
Open Bible Church. Seven members of the church spent one week working 
in an orphanage. Since the visit, Elisabeth has wanted to return to the 
country to continue her work as a philanthropist. Elisabeth, who 
graduated from The Salon Professional Academy, saved all her tips while 
working at the Academy and babysitting. She has also asked friends and 
family to help support her cause. While in Honduras, she will teach 
English and use her education as a hair stylist to give hair cuts to 
those who can't afford one.
  Winston Churchill once said that ``we make a living by what we get; 
we make a life by what we give''. Elisabeth shows great passion in 
helping those who are less fortunate. I applaud her generosity and am 
proud to represent her in the United States Congress. I know that my 
colleagues in Congress join me in thanking Elisabeth Bravard for her 
generous service and wish her success during her journey.

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