[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF MISS NICOSIA YOUNG AND MISS HEATHER ADAMS

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                       HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 7, 2004

  Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary 
performance of two young women who have greatly contributed to my 
office through Congressional Black Caucus intern programs.
  Heather Adams, after undergoing a rigorous selection process, came to 
my office in late May of this year as a Congressional Black Caucus 
Foundation intern. She has been a constant help to my staff and myself 
in the performance of the office operation. Though currently residing 
in Pickerington, Ohio, she originates from my district, Detroit, 
Michigan.
  Heather earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with 
an emphasis in Marketing at West Virginia State University. Moreover, 
she was a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon-International Honor Society 
in Economics as well as a consistent Dean's List honoree.
  Heather has helped my legislative staff maintain correspondence with 
my constituents. She conducted research regarding constituent 
demographics, issues, and policies and organized and presented me with 
informative memos on key issues. As a participant in the Congressional 
Black Caucus Foundation's Summer Congressional Internship Program, 
Heather has expressed her interest in public policy and the political 
process. Heather aspires to one day to work on Capitol Hill focusing on 
domestic and international development issues.
  I would also like to congratulate my Congressional Black Caucus 
Foundation, Eleanor Holmes Norton, High School intern, Nicosia Young. 
Nicosia is a rising senior at Cesar Chavez Public Charter high school 
for Public Policy in the District. Aside from providing exceptional 
support to my staff, Nicosia brings with her a positive spirit and 
infectious laugh everyday with her to work. Always understanding and 
eager to help, she expresses true determination to succeed and 
extraordinary work ethic.
  Aside from her outstanding work ethic, Nicosia is also an outstanding 
student. While maintaining a 3.33 GPA, she has been awarded the honor 
of Student of the Month, and student ambassador from her high school. 
Her goal is to attend college following her senior year, and she 
aspires to become a doctor. She is a vibrant, intelligent, and unique 
young woman, and I am happy to have had the opportunity to get to know 
her, and have her in my office.
  I am sure that both young women will succeed in whatever they put 
their minds to, just as they have succeeded within my office. Again, I 
would like to thank both Nicosia and Heather for being such outstanding 
interns, and I wish them both the best in future endeavors.

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