[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 30 (Thursday, March 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SUZETTE NELSON

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 1994

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Suzette Nelson, a 
senior at El Toro High School in Lake Forest, CA, who has recently been 
selected as a regional recipient of the eighth annual AAU/Mars Milky 
Way High School All-American Award.
  Suzette, one of eight regional recipients selected from across the 
country, has been selected from over 10,000 high school seniors 
nominated nationwide. This award is an important national honor which 
recognizes these young men and women for their exceptional scholastic, 
athletic, and community service achievements. With the award, she will 
receive a $10,000 scholarship toward her college education.
  Ranked third in a class of 493, Suzette is listed in Who's Who in 
America's High Schools. She is a National Merit Scholarship Commended 
Student, a California Girls State representative and a Hugh O'Brien 
State Youth Leadership Convention representative. As an El Toro High 
School Commendable Charger, Suzette was one of six students featured in 
her yearbook as an outstanding student.
  An accomplished athlete, she has distinguished herself in cross 
country, track, and basketball. As captain and an All-League and All-
County competitor in cross country, she lead her team to compete in the 
CIF Varsity championships and the Varsity All South Coast League. 
Suzette was named Most Valuable Defensive Player and Most Inspirational 
Player in basketball. She has been the varsity team's starting center 
for three years and is currently team captain.
  Despite a demanding schedule, Suzette finds time for a variety of 
community service activities. As president of the Keywanettes Club, 
Suzette spends time each week organizing volunteer programs to help 
benefit her community and participates in a yearly Knights of Columbus 
drive to raise funds for retarded citizens. She has also served as 
president, assistant and secretary of her church youth group, planning 
and assisting with service projects for local teens.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you and my colleagues will join me in recognizing 
Suzette Nelson and her achievements. It is my sincere belief that 
Suzette will continue her record of success and will further 
distinguish herself and consequently better her community.

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