[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 74 (Wednesday, June 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA FRANCIS

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                          HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 1998

  Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute Ms. Patricia Francis of 
Lynn, Massachusetts who has received an award from the Lynn Hispanic 
Scholarship Fund, Inc. for academic excellence.
  I hope Patricia appreciates and is proud of her accomplishments. She 
has challenged herself by transitioning from bilingual classes to 
English only classes after only one year in the bilingual program. She 
has also successfully balanced several extracurricular activities with 
her academic responsibilities. Serving in her role as a mentor for 
elementary school children, Patricia has undoubtedly made an impression 
upon them about the importance of making a commitment to education. Her 
dedication is to be commended. I have no doubt that she will be 
successful in her future endeavors as she pursues her career goals in 
journalism starting at Salem State College.
  Indeed, Ms. Francis has worked hard to achieve her goals. Mr. 
Speaker, I am proud to stand here to recognize the accomplishments of 
Patricia Francis, and I hope my colleagues will join with me today in 
wishing Ms. Francis the very best as she continues her education.

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