[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1861]
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                          TWO SHINING EXAMPLES

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                     HON. DONNA M. CHRISTIAN-GREEN

                         of the virgin islands

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 1997

  Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Tatiana 
Naboa and Alexander Prince, two young citizens of the District of 
Columbia, who voluntarily offered their services to my office, through 
my colleague Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton's internship program.
  They chose to turn a negative situation into a positive fulfilling 
experience for themselves as well as my Washington staff. They carried 
out all tasks assigned to them and were always ready to assist in any 
way they could.
  Tatiana and Alex are products of the much-maligned D.C. school 
system. Obviously, there are some things wrong, but there are a lot of 
good things happening to our children when they attend the public 
schools in the District. From my experience with Tatiana and Alex, I 
know my colleagues who participated in the internship program, can 
support me when I say that the students were respectful, knowledgeable, 
and inquisitive. This can only come through the school's reinforcement 
of values instilled by their families.
  As we go about the daily business of instituting laws for our fellow 
Americans, we must continue to provide opportunities for our younger 
Americans. We must give them a reason to accept the challenges they 
will face, make it meaningful, and guide them to become productive 
members of our society. Tatiana and Alex are shining examples of what 
is possible.
  My staff join me in wishing these two outstanding D.C. students 
continued success in the future.

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