[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E676]
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                       RECOGNIZING JUSTIN SNYDER

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                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2004

  Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Justin Snyder attained his 
bar mitzvah on May 1, 2004. Justin is a seventh grade honor student at 
Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. He is sincerely committed to 
academics, as evidenced by his effort to obtain all ``A's'' in each of 
the last quarter's grading periods over the past twelve (12) quarters. 
Such an achievement has earned him the distinction of being placed on 
the Headmaster's List for the past four (4) years. Justin has also 
participated on the Academy's debate team, where he won many awards for 
his scholastic achievements. Finally, he is a member of ``People to 
People Student Ambassadors'', a travel program, which has enabled him 
to travel with other young people to Washington DC, California, 
Australia, and this summer to Europe.
  Justin also finds time for recreational and sporting activities. He 
is an avid basketball, baseball, and tennis player--having won trophies 
in each sport. From his enjoyment of skiing, he has secured many awards 
in the form of pins and medallions, and has skied on various slopes not 
only throughout the United States, but also the world. Justin has scuba 
dived in the Cayman Islands, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and 
has caught a seventy-two (72) inch sailfish off the coast of Cancun.
  Even at a relatively young age, Justin Snyder has left his mark on 
the youth community in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia; evidencing a 
strong sense of fundamental fairness in his dealings with others, and 
strong moral principles, gleaned from his friends, his religious 
upbringing, and his family. I know that we will continue to see more 
great accomplishments for this fine young man, as he grows and blossoms 
into manhood. I am proud to recognize, and to honor Mr. Justin Snyder 
on this important step in his life, and wish him much continued success 
for the future.

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