[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 89 (Friday, May 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 TRIBUTE TO TEN OUTSTANDING GRADUATES OF NEAL F. SIMEON VOCATIONAL HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 1995
  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
pay tribute to 10 outstanding students of the Neal F. Simeon Vocational 
High School located in the First Congressional District.
  These students are Marcus Patterson, Michael Washington, Eric 
Maxwell, Audrey Haynes, Bradford Young, Kareem Forte, Terry Batey, 
Tamaya Williams, Jeffery Shelton, and Spencer Donerson. They are the 
top 10 graduating seniors of Simeon's class of 1995.
  Mr. Speaker, while it is not unusual for a Chicago public high school 
to produce top-ranking graduates, this Simeon graduating class is 
unique in the fact that eight of its top 10 graduates are African-
American males, including the valedictorian, Mr. Patterson and 
salutatorian, Mr. Washington.
  In today's society, much has been written and said about the plight 
of our African-American males. Virtually all of it has become negative. 
I am therefore, extremely proud of these young men for what they have 
accomplished. I am proud that these young men have recognized the value 
of a good education. By their example, I believe that all of our youth 
can be encouraged to achieve their academic goals.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend to these 10 outstanding students of the 
Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School, the entire student body, the 
principal, Mr. John E. Everett, and the faculty and staff my sincerest 
congratulations. I am honored to enter these words of commendation into 
the Record.


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