[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE 2004 ALL-AMERICAN BOY AND GIRL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
students in the Third Congressional District of Illinois who 
participated in the All-American Boy and Girl Award Program. I am proud 
to report that eighty remarkable students from schools located on the 
southwest side of Chicago were recognized for their achievements.
  I started this program in the late 1960's when I was a Recreation 
Supervisor for the Chicago Park District. After over thirty successful 
years, this program is still the cornerstone of my efforts to identify 
and recognize young men and women who get involved in their community 
while excelling in the classroom and participating in extracurricular 
activities.
  The All-American Boy and Girl Program recognizes 7th and 8th grade 
students who live and attend school in the Third Congressional District 
of Illinois. The final award winners are selected by a panel of judges 
comprised of local community leaders, teachers and elected officials.
  I would like to pay special tribute to the winners who were announced 
at a ceremony held on May 7, 2004. Third place was awarded to Emily 
Masek, Steve Rosenbaum, Eilis Fagan and Robert Edstrom. Second place 
went to Amanda Meza, Tom Costello, Jessica Jurevis and Jonathan Braun. 
Finally, first place was awarded to Christine Marie Molina, Damien Fox, 
Brooke Borowiak, and Andrew Jarzebek.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2004 All American Boy and Girl Award 
winners and participants on their academic and leadership achievements, 
and extend to them my best wishes for much success in the future.

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