[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
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          YOUTH LEADERSHIP AT ITS FINEST--CHRISTOPHER JACKSON

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 1998

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding individual from my district, Christopher 
Jackson. Christopher, a senior at Marist High School, has proven 
himself time and time again to be an intelligent, energetic and multi-
talented individual.
  I have been acquainted with Christopher for several years now. For 
the past 28 years I have sponsored an ``All American Boy, All American 
Girl'' which annually recognizes outstanding seventh and eighth grade 
students in my district on their accomplishments both academically and 
service within the community. Christopher is the first and only 
participant of the ``All American Boy'' competition to have won twice.
  Christopher Jackson possesses strong qualities as a leader amongst 
his peers and as a role model for others. He is a caring person who is 
always willing to lend a helping hand in the community. Christopher 
remains active both academically and athletically in school and 
performs various community service duties throughout the community, has 
excelled remarkably in his scholastic and athletic areas.
  In the fall of 1997, Christopher was honored as a finalist of the 
Wendy's High School Heisman award. Out of a pool of 10,020 chosen for 
the competition, 12 national finalists were invited to New York City 
for the awards program and banquet. Students are nominated for this 
award based on their individual academic achievements, athletic 
accomplishments, and community service. Mr. Jackson has demonstrated 
all of the above with great performance and is a truly well developed 
individual.
  I would like to extend my best wishes as Christopher graduates from 
Marist High School in May 1998 and with all his future endeavors. 
Christopher is an energetic and intelligent individual who will have a 
bright future with all he chooses to accomplish. I would also like to 
extend my warmest wishes to his family as Christopher is headed toward 
success.

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