[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 169 (Friday, December 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF NICOLE CHRIS-STINA MASON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Nicole Chris-stina Mason 
in recognition of her selection as the Concerned Women of Brooklyn's 
Youth of the Year.
  Nicole Chris-stina Mason was born in Brooklyn on October 8, 1984 and 
she has been raising eyebrows ever since. She is currently a junior at 
Boys and Girls High with a B average in the honors program. As she 
looks to the future, Nicole is preparing for the challenges and 
opportunities that will be offered in college. She is planning 
attending either Ohio State or the University of Florida to study 
Computer Engineering next fall.
  In addition to focusing on her schoolwork, Nicole is involved in 
numerous other activities. At Boys and Girls High School, during the 
spring semester, Nicole is a part of the softball team. She has been on 
the team now for three-years and hopes to continue playing in college. 
Also, during her lunchtime, Nicole volunteers in the school snack 
store. When she is not in school, Nicole works part-time at McDonald's 
to save money for college.
  During Nicole's young life she has already received numerous honors: 
in junior high school, Nicole received the Principal Award for being on 
the honor roll for both years of Junior High School; she received an 
athletic award, a leadership award, a Presidential Education Award 
signed by then President Bill Clinton, and a Science Award from the 
United Federation of Teachers Science Committee for my Science Award 
winning 1st place in the science fair. More recently, at Boys and Girls 
High School she has received awards in math and computer as ``student 
of the month'', a Martin Luther King Jr. Award, an Achievement Award, 
several Honor Roll plaques, and also had her picture and biography in 
the United States Achievement Academy 2000 National Awards book for 
Foreign Language. Outside of school, she has received a Choir Member of 
the Year Award from Berean Missionary Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, Nicole Chris-stina Mason is a rising star. She has 
received numerous awards and is just beginning what will be a life full 
of success. This weekend she is being honored by the Concerned Women of 
Brooklyn as their Youth of the Year. As such, she is more than worthy 
of receiving our recognition today and I urge my colleagues to join me 
in honoring this young woman on the cusp of stardom.

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