[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E165]
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                  DALLAS AREA STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 1997

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate students from my district for their outstanding 
accomplishments.
  Ten students were awarded 4-year scholarships which range from $4,000 
to $25,000 by Texas A&M University as part of its incoming class. The 
scholarship winners are Richard D. Weaver, Jr., of Carter High School; 
Julie A. Contreras of Irving High School; Tatiana Alexander of Kimball 
High School; Edward N. Brown, Jr., and Crystal D. Caldwell of South Oak 
Cliff High School; Paul L. Andres, John P. Broadnax, and Elizabeth A. 
Flotte of Talented and Gifted Magnet High School; Kaushawn P. Hicks of 
Townview Magnet Center; and Martha R. Wilson of Booker T. Washington 
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
  In addition, Leaksha Dunn, a senior at James Madison High School in 
Dallas, took top honors in the Dallas County Historical Commission's 
Heritage Education Essay Contest for her treatise on ``James 
Thibodeaux, a Living Legend in South Dallas.'' Leaksha won $50 from the 
commission and $500 for the high school's history department.
  The hard work and dedication of these students is admirable. 
Congratulations students, and good luck in all your pursuits.

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