In celebration of VFW's 100th anniversary, I want to recognize the efforts of this worthwhile organization that continues to assist tens of thousands of veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors.

Mr. Speaker, I am confident that Private Sherrod will take on the challenges at both survival and leadership school with tremendous focus and effort.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Pvt. Malcolm Barnes Sherrod of Irving, TX, regarding his recent graduation of the Young Marine Training Course in Tarrant County sponsored by the Young Marine Corps League.

Mr. Speaker, all these activities that I mentioned are demanding and challenging for any young man or woman.

Today, I am introducing the E-Mail User Protection Act.

Congress needs to get its priorities in line as well and act on legislation that would stop youth violence.

juvenile crime today tends to be more violent and involves younger children than in the past.

the safety of our children as a national priority.

It is imperative that we implement aggressive and comprehensive approaches to keep our children safe.

I am proud to join my colleague from New Jersey, Congressman Robert Menendez as a cosponsor of the School Anti-Violence Empowerment Act.

Amid her great accomplishments as an executive, mother and first lady, Mrs. Kirk's personality is as such that she would not like us to focus on her contributions and service to Dallas.

It is clear through seeing her great children, community involvement and strong support of her husband and this city, that Mrs. Kirk has truly given back to us and blessed us with a great example for all women.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the accomplishments and work of Mrs. Matrice Ellis-Kirk of Dallas.

In the article, Mrs. Kirk mentioned that she is blessed and has a lot to give.

She is also Chair Elect of the Texas Business Hall of Fame, an organization that awards scholarships to MBA's.

As a model to young women in our area, she is a member of the Advisory Board of Girls, Inc. and recently completed service on the YWCA Board.

Mr. Speaker, since that move, she has been a vigorous advocate of many community and social causes.

She has been a vigorous advocate of many community and social causes.