[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8719-8720]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              SARAI VALDEZ

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Sarai Valdez for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors 
for Youth award. Sarai Valdez is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High 
and received this award because her determination

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and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities.
  The dedication demonstrated by Sarai Valdez 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 their 
education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest 
of their lives.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Sarai Valdez for winning the 
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt 
she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future 
accomplishments.

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