[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 21 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO AS SHE IS RECOGNIZED AS A ROLE MODEL 
                      FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2005

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to join Speaker James Amann of the Connecticut House of Representatives 
and Mayor James Richetelli of Milford, Connecticut as they recognize 
one of the Milford community's brightest stars--Christy Carlson Romano. 
A literal star of both stage and screen, Christy is a Milford native 
who has not only shown that talent and hard work can bring great fame 
and success, but more importantly, how one can use their celebrity to 
positively impact the lives of others.
  Christy is perhaps best known for her current roles on the Disney 
Channel's ``Even Stevens'' and for lending her voice to the animated 
series ``Kim Possible.'' Acting since she was six years old, at only 
twenty, Christy has developed an extensive background in both theater 
and screen acting. Her dedication to her craft has given this 
remarkable young woman a highly respected reputation--especially among 
her young fans.
  However, it is not just her fame that makes Christy such a tremendous 
role model for young people. Her commitment to her education is a real 
source of inspiration. This is even more evident when you consider that 
she has spent the majority of her life balancing both a career and a 
rigorous academic course load. At twelve she was on the dais of ``The 
Presidents Summit for America's Future'' where she met three former 
U.S. Presidents and as a high school junior she participated in the 
National Leadership Conference. Today she is a sophomore at Columbia 
University's Barnard College majoring in Political Science and has 
already completed a congressional internship with Senator Dodd. 
  In addition to her challenging schedule with her career and studies, 
Christy still finds time to be active with numerous charitable 
organizations. The Will Rogers Foundation, the Make a Wish Foundation, 
the Connecticut Leukemia Society, and the Child Safety Network are just 
a handful of the groups with which Christy has and continues to be 
involved. Her good work has certainly touched the lives of many.
  Too often, the extraordinary contributions of young people are 
overlooked. Christy is a shining example of the tremendous impact young 
people can have on their communities and the lives of others. That is 
why it is fitting that Christy is honored with the first 
``Connecticut's Finest Award'' and that today will be proclaimed 
``Christy Carlson Romano Day'' in Milford.
  Through Christy's extraordinary contributions both on-screen and off, 
she has become a true role model for young people everywhere. I am 
pleased to stand today to join her parents, Sharon and Anthony, her 
sisters Marcella and Jennifer, her brother Anthony, Jr., Speaker Amann, 
Mayor Richetelli, family, friends, and fans in recognizing Christy 
Carlson Romano for her outstanding professional and personal 
achievements. She is truly one of Connecticut's finest.

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