[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E524]
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                    TRIBUTE TO JESSICA MARIE JENKINS

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 1999

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jessica Marie Jenkins, 
an extraordinary citizen of San Mateo County, California, who will be 
inducted into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Frame on Friday, 
March 26, 1999.
  Jessica Marie Jenkins is a brilliant high school student who has 
earned National Merit Semifinalist status. Jessica entered high school 
with an aggressive plan to take the most challenging courses offered. 
She has set high goals for herself despite the fact that she is legally 
blind.
  While maintaining a heavy academic load, Jessica volunteers in a 
local business and at the Peninsula Center for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired, where she teaches Braile and helps organize youth group 
activities. She's a leader in her church where she serves as a 
Eucharistic Minister. An accomplished pianist, Jessica is a thoughtful 
person, always willing to help anyone, whether they need a tutor or a 
friend. Jessica's future plans are to combine her interests in 
community building, and the rights of the disabled and international 
relations to benefit others.
  Mr. Speaker, Jessica Marie Jenkins is an outstanding young woman and 
I salute her for her remarkable contributions and commitment to our 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring her on being 
named a Young Woman of Excellence by the San Mateo County Women's Hall 
of Frame.

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