[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10222]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING CIARA PETRONZIO ON HER PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY 
                                 AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ciara 
Petronzio, recipient of the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. 
This award recognizes Ciara's outstanding leadership achievements and 
her contributions to improving the conditions of sick and abused 
animals in Arizona.
  Ciara has volunteered for Rescue A Golden, an organization devoted to 
rescuing and providing care to golden retrievers left homeless in 
Arizona. She has helped ensure that a countless number of golden 
retrievers have been given the love and attention that they have lacked 
throughout their short lives. By taking the dogs on walks and giving 
them their needed medication, Ciara has truly made a difference in 
their lives.
  Her passion for helping animals began at an early age as her family 
lost a valued member of their family when they had to put their dog to 
sleep. Her enthusiasm and excitement has made it possible for sheltered 
dogs to receive the necessary care and help that they require.
  A community's quality of life is determined by many factors, such as 
the policies set by city government and the programs available to its 
citizens. However, I believe that a community rises and falls on the 
shoulders of its citizens, and the contributions they make to that 
community. Ciara exemplifies this commitment and raises the bar for 
everyone around her.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Ciara Petronzio's 
continued work and advocacy for sick and abused golden retrievers in 
Arizona.

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