[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1170]
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              HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF REBECCA KREPICK

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
achievement of Rebecca Krepick. On May 29, 1999, Rebecca graduated from 
Klein High School. I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
join me in congratulating her and her family.
  Although this achievement deserves recognition in and of itself, 
Rebecca accomplished much more. When she was in second grade, the 
Anthony Robinson Foundation offered 600 students a $20,000 scholarship 
if they maintained a B+ average, participated in community service, and 
were a model student for 10 years. On the day of graduation, less than 
thirty of these students completed the program. Rebecca's achievement 
should be recognized and commended.
  Rebecca and her fellow scholarship recipients are examples of what is 
right with public education. They should be held up as role models for 
other students everywhere to emulate.
  Rebecca plans to use the scholarship at the University of Houston, 
one of the finest universities in our nation. Rebecca's parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. George Barbosa, family, friends and community are very proud 
of her. We wish her well in her future education pursuits. Mr. Speaker, 
I ask that all Members join me in congratulating Rebecca Krepick for 
her outstanding achievement