[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 55 (Thursday, May 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
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                       RECOGNITION OF BONNIE TAM

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 1997

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleague to join me today in 
commending Ms. Bonnie Tam, a senior at Westmoor High School and the 
recipient of the Congressional Youth Excellence Award in the 12th 
Congressional District of California.
  Bonnie Tam's scholastic achievements are most impressive. She has 
maintained a high grade point average while undertaking a challenging 
class schedule. She has supplemented her regular high school courses by 
taking classes at the College of San Mateo and at Skyline College. Her 
academic awards include the Pacific Telesis Employees for Women's 
Affirmative Action Scholarship, the Bank of America Liberal Arts Award, 
Golden State Exam Honors for Geometry and American History, Golden 
State Exam Student Recognition for Biology and Algebra, and a National 
Merit Letter of Commendation. Ms. Tam has been recognized in the Who's 
Who of American High School Students.
  In addition to her outstanding academic record, Bonnie has a 
remarkable record of community service. She has volunteered at Seton 
Medical Center in Daly City and at the Westside Women's HIV Prevention 
Program in San Francisco. In Westmoor High School, she has been 
involved in Symphonic Band, the Book Club, German Club, Math Tutoring 
Club, Newcomer Service Club, and the Gifted and Talented Education 
Club.
  Bonnie will attend the University of California, Berkeley, in the 
fall where she plans to study business administration, management, or 
economics.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in commending Ms. 
Bonnie Tam for her outstanding service to our community and in 
congratulating her for her academic achievements.

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