[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 31 (Thursday, February 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E365-E366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       CONGRATULATIONS NICHOLE HOLMES, MISS USA SECOND RUNNER-UP

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 1995
  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Nichole Lynn 
Holmes of Marion, Illinois. Nichole was named second runner-up in the 
1995 Miss USA Pageant which was held in South Padre Island, Texas. One 
of twelve finalists, Nichole was selected by a panel of celebrity 
judges from the fields of acting, athletics and psychology. The judges 
saw what people in Marion have known for years: Nichole is a talented 
young woman from whom we will hear great things in the future.
  Nichole is a graduate of Marion High School, John A. Logan College, 
and presently attends Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. The 
people of southern Illinois are proud to have one of the area's best 
and brightest represent the entire state in this prestigious event. 
Since being crowned Miss Illinois USA on November 27, 1994, she has 
been busy fulfilling the duties of her position and preparing for the 
1995 Miss USA pageant. Obviously the long hours of preparation and 
dedication to achieving her goals have paid off for Nichole and her 
family. She has accomplished this with the continued love and support 
of her parents, Lynn and Mikie Holmes, who are understandably proud of 
with Nichole's achievements.
  [[Page E366]] I am honored to represent the Holmes family in Congress 
and congratulate them for achieving this recognition.


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