[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 17 (Monday, January 29, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF JALESSA CLEMENTS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 29, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Ms. Jaleesa Clements, a 16-
year-old constituent of mine from Tuskegee, Alabama, tragically passed 
away recently.
  According to those who knew her, Jaleesa was a highly intelligent 
young woman with a bright future. At school, she was recognized for her 
accomplishments as Miss Tuskegee Institute Middle School. Jaleesa had 
many talents, and also dedicated her time to serving in the Booker T. 
Washington High School Marching Aristocrats, where she served as the 
Majorette Captain. She was also a young woman with a strong faith, and 
contributed to her community by being an active member of St. James AME 
Church in Tuskegee, Alabama.
  It is a tragedy indeed that a young person filled with such promise 
was taken from us at such an early age. She will be missed dearly. On 
this mournful occasion, I ask that we all remember Jaleesa, and pray 
for her loved ones, her family, and her community as they grieve for 
her passing.

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