[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12896-12897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            SKIP KHAMVONGSA

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2010

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Skip Khmavongsa who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service 
Ambassadors for Youth award. Skip Khmavongsa is a 7th grader at 
Mandalay Middle School and received this award because his 
determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities.
  The dedication demonstrated by Skip Khmavongsa is exemplary of the 
type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and 
perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the 
most of

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their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the 
rest of their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Skip Khmavongsa for 
winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I 
have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character to all 
his future accomplishments.

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