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“PAYING TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA HOWEY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E744 on May 5, 2004.
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PAYING TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA HOWEY
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HON. SCOTT McINNIS
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure to stand and recognize Virginia Howey for receiving the Southwest Colorado Not-for-
Profit Director of the Year Award. Virginia has spent twenty-two years starting early childhood and family support programs in Montezuma County, and this award is a well-deserved testament to her dedication to her community and the State of Colorado.
Virginia's extensive involvement with community organizations comes from her firm belief that one person can make a difference, but it takes a whole community to make a lasting impact. As the current Pinon Project executive director, she has implemented 12 programs for prenatal moms, infants and toddlers, preschoolers, school-age youth, families, and individuals, serving roughly 900 families in Montezuma and Dolores counties. She also has served as chair of the Family Resource Association's state board of directors, on the United Way of Montezuma advisory board, as fiscal agent for the Montezuma/Dolores Community Summit, and as Southwest KIDS coordinator for four years. She also was responsible for securing a Department of Transportation grant for a seat belt campaign and implemented the Montezuma-Cortez school district's Early Reading First Program for 300 preschool children.
Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Virginia Howey on receiving the Southwest Colorado Not-for-Profit Director of the Year Award before this body of Congress and this nation. The award is a testament to her hard work and great skill as an organizer building programs that benefit individuals, families, and communities throughout Southwest Colorado. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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