[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 46 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E690-E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNITION OF ANNIE CHAU

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 1997

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me today in 
commending Annie Chau, a sophomore at San Mateo High School and the 
recipient of the Congressional Youth Excellence Award in the 12th 
Congressional District of California.
  Ms. Chau's scholastic achievements are impressive indeed. She has 
maintained a 4.0 grade point average while undertaking a challenging 
class schedule. Her academic achievements include the San Mateo High 
School McConville Award in Freshman Spanish, Golden State Exam Awards 
in first year algebra, geometry, and chemistry, as well as membership 
in the California Scholarship Federation. At San Mateo High School, she 
has served as class treasurer, as well as a member of the math team, 
Amnesty International, the Interact Club, and the International Club.
  In addition to her impressive academic achievements, Ms. Chau has 
taken an active role in community service. She is a member of the San 
Mateo County Youth Commission, the San Mateo County Volunteer Center 
Youth Board, and the Foster City Youth Advisory Committee. Furthermore, 
she volunteers her

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talents at the Foster City Recreation Department, the ELLIPSE Peninsula 
AIDS Services, and the Peninsula Association for Retarded Children and 
Adults [PARCA].
   Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in commending Ms. 
Annie Chau for her outstanding service to our community and 
congratulating her for her academic achievements.

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