[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF A. JASON BONAPARTE

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                        HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 1997

  Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise to recognize 
high school senior, A. Jason Bonaparte, for his outstanding 
contributions to our community as a member of the Beautillion 1997 
Program. The success of our Nation lies in the hands of our youth as 
they mature into the next generation of decisionmaking adults. It is 
particularly reassuring to see a young man such as Jason make a 
concerted effort to secure his future and the future of our Nation.
  This spring, Jason Bonaparte achieved two important milestones. In 
addition to receiving a high school diploma, he also graduated from the 
Beautillion 1997 Program. Sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 
this program is dedicated to assisting in the advancement of African-
American males in our communities. The Beautillion prepares a select 
group of individuals for life in college and beyond through various 
educational, outreach, and service-orientated activities. Jason and his 
fellow participants took on tough issues facing our Nation through 
discussion groups, and had an opportunity to gain valuable insight from 
community leaders through a guest lecture series.
  The hard work and dedication of Jason Bonaparte and his fellow 
participants in the Beautillion Program is deserving of our 
recognition. In their efforts, these young men have become role models 
for our Nation's youth. The have made a positive investment, not only 
in their own lives, but in the future of our country as a whole. I 
commend them on their efforts.

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