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vital observances like Campus Fire Safety 

Month. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, students, firefighters and educators, 

in recognizing September as Campus Fire 

Safety Month. 

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A TRIBUTE TO KATIE LUZIER 

HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

recognize and congratulate Katie Luzier of 

Norwalk, Iowa for being awarded the Girl 

Scout Gold Award. 

The Gold Award is the highest award that a 

high school-aged Girl Scout can earn. This is 

a prestigious honor as fewer than 6 percent of 

eligible Girl Scouts attain the Gold Award in a 

given year. 

To earn a Gold Award, a Girl Scout must 

complete a minimum of 80 hours towards a 

community project that is both memorable and 

lasting. For her project, Katie raised funds to 

permanently clean up trash on a bicycle path 

in her community. The work ethic Katie has 

shown to earn her Gold Award speaks volumes about her selfless commitment to serving others and assisting her community. 

Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young 

woman and her supportive family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication 

and perseverance. I am honored to represent 

Katie and her family in the United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the 

House will join me in congratulating her on obtaining the Gold Award, and I wish her continued success in her future education and career. 

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HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS 

WEEK 

HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Week. As Hispanic Heritage Month 

began September 15 and runs until October 

15, 2012, I would like to acknowledge the numerous accomplishments the Hispanic community has achieved and continues to contribute to our nation. This week, September 16 

to September 22, 2012, it is important to 

honor Hispanic Serving Institutions because 

they play an integral part in strengthening the 

Hispanic community through fulfilling students’ 

higher educational needs. 

In Orange County, California, I am proud to 

highlight California State University Fullerton 

(CSUF), my Alma Mater. In a county where 

33.8% identify themselves as coming from 

Hispanic or Latino decent, not only is CSUF 

the only Hispanic Serving Institution in Orange 

County, it is the first in California and fourth in 

the United States in awarding baccalaureate 

degrees to Hispanic students. Additionally, it 

also ranks 19th nationally in Graduate Student 

enrollment. Educational institutions, like CSUF, 

embody the opportunity that translates to future success. 

As the Hispanic community continues to 

grow, HSIs shape and promote education by 

providing the necessary tools to achieve academic success in fields ranging from science 

to business. Ultimately, these institutions empower citizens who work to give back and improve our nation. Where the Hispanic community remains an influential and growing force, 

not only in California, but nationally, it is important to distinguish HSI’s commitment to 

academics as vital to the United States’ success and growth. 

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REPUBLIC OF CHINA’S NATIONAL 

DAY ON OCTOBER 10 

HON. JOHN SULLIVAN OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, as millions of 

Chinese around the globe celebrate the Republic of China’s National Day this October 

10, we need to acknowledge the fact that it 

hasn’t been easy for Taiwan to be a beacon 

of democracy and an island of prosperity in a 

world of tyrants and economic uncertainty. 

Taiwan’s many achievements are attributable 

to the tireless efforts of their people and leaders throughout the decades. 

I am proud to see that the United States 

has always been on the side of the Republic 

of China. During WW II, the United States and 

China were partners in war and we supported 

Taiwan against potential adversaries for decades until we enacted the Taiwan Relations 

Act in 1979. In recent decades, we witnessed 

Taiwan’s evolution from authoritarian rule to 

full democracy. At the same time Taiwan has 

been a good political, economic and cultural 

ally of the United States. In recent years, Taiwan has been very strong in cooperating with 

us against global terrorism. 

I am glad that we have re-established high 

level trust with President Ma Ying-jeou’s administration. Taiwan has resumed important 

arms purchases from us and that Taiwan has 

lifted the ban on U.S. beef imports and is looking to restart talks on the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with us. I am 

sure that the United States and Taiwan will be 

helping each other in many areas in the years 

to come. 

Congratulations to the people and leaders of 

the Republic of China (Taiwan) on their National Day. 

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HONORING ALISON TUDOR 

HON. JEFF DENHAM OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the dedicated work of Alison Tudor who 

serves as the Program Director with Mountain 

Crisis Services in Mariposa. As the Program 

Director, Alison spearheads the mission of 

Mountain Crisis Services, which seeks to prevent domestic and sexual violence by advocating for positive changes in the community. 

Alison was born and raised in Tallahassee, 

Florida. She graduated from the University of 

Florida in Gainseville with a Bachelor’s Degree 

in Wildlife Ecology. Her love of the outdoors 

brought her to Yosemite National Park, where 

she moved to work with youth in environmental education for five years. 

For the past year, Alison has served as the 

Program Director at Mountain Crisis Services 

in Mariposa. Prior to beginning this position, 

Alison managed prevention programs, including Project Respect and Promoting Gender 

Respect, which aim to prevent bullying and 

teen dating violence in Mariposa County. 

Along with her important work at Mountain 

Crisis Services, Alison has also contributed 

greatly to the rape prevention work being conducted in coordination with the University of 

California, Merced. This hard work has not 

gone unrecognized. Alison was awarded the 

Prevention Educator of the Year Award in August, 2012 given through the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. 

In addition to her prevention work, Alison 

serves as Chair for the Central Valley’s Public 

Policy and Research Committee, a group 

which tracks legislation that impacts domestic 

and sexual violence. Alison’s passion for 

knowing the complex issues surrounding domestic violence is a role which she embraces. 

She continuously goes above and beyond to 

assist the people of Mariposa. Alison is also a 

trained Doula. When she discovered that her 

community had about fourteen pregnant teens, 

she organized a parenting and childbirth class 

to address the specific needs of this young 

population. Furthermore, she spent countless 

hours helping to develop the Ethos Youth 

Center, a program of Mountain Crisis Services, which provides a healthy and safe environment for youth to gather while connecting 

with positive adult role models. 

Alison’s ability to see the big picture makes 

her invaluable to her organization and to the 

prevention efforts against domestic violence 

and sexual assault. 

Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing 

and thanking Ms. Alison Tudor for her hard 

work as the Program Director of Mountain Crisis Services and for her continued efforts to 

increase the safety and wellbeing of residents 

in our Mariposa community. I wish her continued success in her future endeavors, and 

again, thank her for her dedication to improving the lives of all people living in Mariposa. 

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A TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT 

ADAM WALKER 

HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

recognize and congratulate Adam Walker of 

Hiawatha, Iowa for achieving the rank of Eagle 

Scout. 

The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. Only about 5 percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout 

Award. The award is a performance-based 

achievement with high standards that have 

been well-maintained over the past century. 

To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout 

is obligated to pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges, as 

well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit 

the community. The work ethic Adam has 

shown in his Eagle Project and every other 


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