[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 88 (Thursday, May 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING ESSAY WINNERS

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 24, 1995
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, one of the pleasures of serving in this 
body is the opportunity we occasionally get to recognize truly 
outstanding and talented citizens of this country. Today, I am 
especially pleased to recognize the winners of the fifth annual drug 
avoidance essay contest.
  The first place winners are Tracey Barnes of PS 93, Gloria Milan of 
PS 380, Jessica Schumer of PS 230, Aisha Matthew of PS 138, Danielle 
Moseley of PS 244, Shameka Jackson-Barrington of PS 214, Michael 
Falanga of PS 205, Alexis Legister of PS 139 Annex, Bryan Small of PS 
327, Jennifer Fringo of PS 86K. I am also pleased to acknowledge the 
runners up: Radiance Salem of PS 11, Latoya Sanabria of PS 257, Iasia 
Holloway of PS 124, Grace Berry of PS 221, Lauren Stambler of PS 114, 
Jamece Grey of PS 149, Meghan O'Brien of PS 127, Michael Albala of PS 
206, Stacy Adams of PS 298, Joseph Williams of PS 75K, Glenfield Browne 
of PS 305, Charnise Sutton of PS 297, Enas Ahmed of PS 131, Blas Brown 
of PS 167, Tristan Brathwaite of PS 268, Giselle Cabon of PS 158, 
Lyndsay Adesso of PS 204, Jason Wilk of PS 312, Candice McMeans of PS 
73, Juan Arcena of PS 384K.
  Reading over the essays I cannot help but think of how wise these 
young students are. They know the terrible cost of drugs on 
individuals, families, cities and our country. These essays challenge 
us to do better by out children; they deserve to grow up in a safe, 
drug-free environment. I know my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives will join me both in congratulating the winners and 
runners up of the drug-free essay contest, and in wishing them the best 
of luck in the future.


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