Tribute to World of Children Award Honorees
TRIBUTE TO WORLD OF CHILDREN AWARD HONOREES
Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, today I recognize the honorees for the 2003 Hannah Neil World of Children Awards presented in Columbus, OH, on November 20, 2003. These awards recognize people from around the world who have devoted their lives to making the world a better place for children. The awards are very prestigious, commensurate to the Pulitzer and Noble Prizes for those who dedicate their lives to improving the lives of children.
Since the inception of the awards, 500 nominations have been received from 50 countries. An international Advisory Council, headed by three-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali and composed of 35 members from 15 different countries, selects the award recipients.
I would like to recognize each of this year's honorees and thank them for their selfless commitment to helping children across the globe:
First, the Kellogg's Child Development Award honors an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children's futures by greatly improving their opporuntities to learn and grow. The honorees for this award are:
Fani Lerner from Parana, Brazil; Claudia Gonzales Moreno from Murillo, Bolivia; and Jetsun Pema from Himachal Pradesh, India.
The Cardinal Health Children's Care Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to the health and well-being of children. The honorees for this award are:
Dr. Martin Eichelberger from Washington, DC; Dr. Elizabeth Jones from California; and Mehendra G. Mehta from Mumbai, India.
The Founder's Award honors an individual youth who has made significant contributions to enhancing the lives of other youth. The honorees for this award are:
Ryan Hreljac from Ontario, Canada and Dayro Javier Reyes Acosta from Santander, Colombia.
I extend my most sincere thanks to these honorees for their dedication and commitment to our world's children. Their efforts, indeed, are deserving of the highest praise and recognition, as they give voice and hope to children in need across the globe.