[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 63 (Friday, May 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CAMPAIGN FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENT DAY

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise to designate in 
Congress, May 8, 2004, as the ``Campaign for African American 
Achievement Day.'' This special occasion has been inspired by both the 
infinite potential of our African American youth and the commitment of 
the National Urban League.
  The Campaign for African American Achievement is a national program 
administered by the Urban League. Out of 115 Urban League affiliates 
across the country, 20 are chosen to implement the program. I am proud 
to represent one of the districts selected to participate in this 
honorable campaign, the great city of Indianapolis, IN.
  Under the program's goals, the Indianapolis Urban League works to 
support the academic achievement and challenges facing children in 
Marion County, IN. The League hosts a yearly educational summit for 
parents and students as well as a college financial aid workshop. It 
also organizes college tours, scholarship essay contests and membership 
in the National Achievers Society; a national honors society for 
talented students of color who obtain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  On May 8th, the Indianapolis chapter will be conducting its seventh 
induction ceremony for the National Achievers Society (NAS). Honors 
students participating in the induction ceremony and in other 
activities of the Campaign for African-American Achievement, will 
qualify to be considered for one of 40, four-year, $10,000 scholarships 
to be awarded in the spring of 2005.
  I commend the National Urban League and the affiliate Indianapolis 
Urban League chapter for their continued commitment to the positive 
development of our youth. I ask that you join me in honoring both the 
organization and the students by designating May 8th as the ``Campaign 
for African American Achievement Day.''

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