[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CONGESSIONAL PAGE EDWIN ROBINSON

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Edwin Robinson, an 
exemplary young man who recently completed a semester of service to the 
House of Representatives through the Congressional Page Program.
  Mr. Robinson is a junior at Wyandanch Memorial High School, where he 
has one of the highest grade point averages in his class. Outside the 
classroom, Edwin takes part in his school's Junior Military Program, 
where he demonstrates leadership and civic responsibility to younger 
students and his community. He is also an active member of the First 
Church Ministries where he serves as Vice President, an Usher, a member 
of the Sunbeam Choir and Sunday school teacher.
  Edwin is a member of the 2004 Town of Babylon Minority Internship 
Program, Ujima, a Swahili word that means collective work and 
responsibility. Ujima seeks to introduce a select group of high school 
students to the inner workings of local government, provide an 
environment where they can develop a one-on-one relationship with 
elected officials, and enable them to develop their professional skills 
in the workplace.
  Through this experience and his semester as a page on Capitol Hill, I 
have no doubt that Edwin has a bright future ahead of him in public 
service. His strong presence, positive disposition and sharp intellect 
have made Edwin a role model for Wyandanch students and a respected 
leader among his fellow pages. Edwin represents the future of American 
leaders and I look forward to hearing of his continued achievements.

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