[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1309]
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   TRIBUTE TO THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS MINORITY ACHIEVERS, 
                        WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work and 
achievements of Fred Alexis, Brandon Wood, Robert Hill, Devon Moore, 
Tiera Givins, Josh Alexander, Sheena Agyemang, Ricordo Myers, Zakee 
Jenkins, Anesia Wright, Rohan Amarsingh, Latricia Harris, Amenze Enoma, 
Angelique Berry, Kofi Owusu, Malcom Evans, and Roshorn Morales. These 
students are high school seniors who are graduating from the Minority 
Achievers Program of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
  Madam Speaker, through academic support, the YMCA of Central 
Massachusetts Minority Achievers Program creates a diverse, inclusive, 
and challenging environment for middle and high school students. This 
program helps primarily minority students advance and reach their 
academic goals and prepares them for the transition to college. It 
creates and inspires a diverse pool of future leaders by providing an 
environment in which students can realize their potential.
  These students worked together and empowered each other while 
perfecting their own knowledge and learning to become well-rounded 
individuals. However, these achievements would not have been possible 
without the help and guidance of dedicated adult mentors. I also 
recognize Marie Boone, Mark Bilotta, James Bonds, Marion Wilson, and 
Annie Cox for their passionate commitment and unyielding belief in 
their students.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring these graduates of the Minority 
Achievers Program for their hard work along with the mentors who guided 
and supported them. They represent the tremendous promises of education 
and deserve our recognition.

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