[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    CONGRATULATORY REMARKS FOR MISS CHELSI SMITH, MISS UNIVERSE 1995

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 16, 1995

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Miss Chelsi Smith 
who was crowned Miss Universe on May 12, 1995, in Namibia, South 
Africa. Miss Smith has become an inspirational figure to young people 
across the world.
  Chelsi Smith represented the State of Texas at the Miss USA 
competition in 1995. Upon her award, she continued her duties in South 
Africa where she represented the United States of America in the Miss 
Universe competition. Of the 82 contestants Chelsi Smith, of Deer Park, 
TX, has become the sixth Miss USA to be honored with the title of Miss 
Universe.
  Miss Smith, a 21-year-old woman, was raised in Deer Park, TX, were 
she graduated from Deer Park High School in 1991. She is a sophomore at 
San Jacinto Community College, were she intends to complete her studies 
in early childhood education after fulfilling her reign as Miss 
Universe.
  Chelsi has worked to raise the awareness of racial issues and has 
served as a motivational spokesperson to the youth of America.
  I congratulate Miss Chelsi Smith on her award of Miss Universe. I 
wish her well as she continues to represent the United States of 
America and the State of Texas. I am very proud that a fellow Texan has 
so well represented our Nation. It is with great pride that I extend my 
congratulations to Miss Smith for her important victory.


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