[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7716-7717]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               SANDY MATA

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2013

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Sandy Mata for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for 
Youth award. Sandy Mata is a 12th grader at Jefferson High School and 
received this award because her determination and hard work have 
allowed her to overcome adversities.
   The dedication demonstrated by Sandy Mata is exemplary of the type 
of achievement

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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 Sandy Mata 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 of her future 
accomplishments.

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