[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E499]
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   HONORING ELLA SECCHIAROLI FOR WINNING THE LESSONS OF THE AFRICAN-
                  AMERICAN EXPERIENCE WRITING CONTEST

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ella 
Secchiaroli as a winner of the first annual ``Lessons of the African-
American Experience'' Creative Writing Contest. Ella is currently in 
the fifth grade at North Stonington Elementary School, which is located 
in North Stonington, Connecticut.
  In celebration of Black History Month, I sponsored a creative writing 
contest for all third through eighth grade students within the Second 
District. As we know, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the 
struggles and triumphs of our nation's past. The lessons learned during 
this month continue to serve as the stepping stones of our nation's 
future. Ella's poem eloquently embraces this belief.
  Ella's poem shows a remarkable enthusiasm for learning that is 
inspiring to all. She identified the values that she learned during 
Black History Month and creatively discussed how those values affect 
her life and the lives of others. For this, her poem was among the four 
winners selected.

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