[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING SYLVIA MARTINEZ

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 1999

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary young person who has recently been named the Junior 
Carpinterian of the Year: Sylvia Martinez.
  As a student attending Carpinteria High School, Sylvia has had many 
successes. In addition to her class ranking and impressive 3.8 grade-
point average, she was the recipient of the Hispanic Chamber of 
Commerce Scholastic Achievement Award last year, and a recipient of the 
Golden State Exams Awards in 1995 and again in 1998.
  At school, Sylvia is a leader in the Interact Club, the Director of 
Elections in the Student Body Association, a varsity player in Track 
and Field, and was voted Most Valuable Player in Basketball last year. 
She is a strong role model to other Latina students and an inspiration 
to many.
  Most impressive however, is Sylvia's commitment to her community. 
Before she was ten, Sylvia was a volunteer at Main and Aliso Schools as 
a teachers aide and was active in numerous summer Migrant Education 
programs.
  One of her advisors has described Sylvia as a ``bright, inquisitive, 
compassionate person who has dedicated her young life to fulfilling a 
dream of becoming a successful humanitarian.'' I believe that someday 
she will be.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Sylvia Martinez for her hard work, vision, and 
commitment to her community and world.

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