[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16822]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF ELAINE SCHUSTER

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2011

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Elaine Schuster, 
as she is honored with the Believe in Girls Award from the Big Sister 
Association of Greater Boston on November 12, 2011.
  Elaine was--and is--never afraid to speak her mind, and that trait 
has proven invaluable to the various causes and constituencies for 
which she has fought. Through her important work with Big Sisters--one 
of the oldest and most established youth mentoring programs in the 
country--Elaine has advised, coached, and helped numerous girls and 
young women make healthy choices in their lives.
  Elaine has been a role model to many, exhibiting these qualities on a 
daily basis through her good deeds, passion for helping others, and 
generous nature. Never one for holding back, she has dedicated herself 
to helping young girls, including her grandchildren, believe there is 
nothing they cannot do, become or achieve. To reflect on her work for 
our community is to reflect on a life of selflessness, devotion, drive 
and, above all, care for her fellow neighbor.
  I ask my colleagues to please join me in congratulating Elaine 
Schuster as she is honored for her generosity, drive and initiative, 
and I urge others to learn from her leadership and guidance.

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