[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 105 (Monday, June 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
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                SALUTE TO SHALIMAR ABIGAIL ORDONEZ FOJAS

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 1995

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to recognize the 
academic achievements of Shalimar Abigail Ordonez Fojas. This talented 
young woman won third prize in the 1995 Young Scholars Contest 
sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities.
  Started in 1993 by the council, this essay contest is an effort to 
promote an awareness of the humanities at the secondary school level of 
education. Each student is required to write a research paper with a 
humanitarian theme which changes on a yearly basis. This years theme, 
entitled ``A Life Worth Knowing,'' was dedicated to the life of a 
historical figure.
  Shalimar Abigail Ordonez Fojas, a student at Brewster High School in 
New York, wrote an essay that embodied the life of Charles Lamb. Her 
essay titled ``An Anatomy of Selflessness: Charles Lamb's Lifelong 
Sacrifice,'' proved to the council that Shalimar had carefully 
researched and learned to understand the significance people have in 
shaping their own worlds. The prize, $1,250, hopefully will be used to 
further Ms. Fojas' education.
  Mr. Speaker, I close with a salute to Shalimar Abigail Ordonez Fojas 
for her intellectual achievements, and the bright promise that her 
future holds.

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