[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H3827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING ROSHA BOOKER OF ROME, GA

  (Mr. BARR of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my 
constituents from Rome, GA, Ms. Rosha Booker, as an example to this 
Congress and to the country that one person can make a difference. 
Rosha's commitment to her community, and especially to its children, 
has established her as a leader and a doer.
  Rosha had few of the benefits many of us enjoy, such as a fine 
education. But she did not let personal adversity hold her back. She 
got her GED and she got involved.
  As president of her residents association, she has taken the lead in 
attacking drug abuse; and initiated countless activities for young 
people, from constructive and motivational programs, to workshops 
designed to give children alternatives to drugs and violence.
  Last year Rosha came up with Make a Difference Day. She organized a 
community yard sale and a fall fair, bringing together residents of her 
community, tenants association, and local police to stress public 
safety and the importance of respect for law enforcement.
  USA Weekend Magazine has just recognized Rosha in its Sunday magazine 
as one of the Nation's leading volunteers working for a better America. 
USA weekend chose wisely.

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