[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING HAZEL ROCHELLE BAYLOR

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor a young lady on her initiative and academic accomplishments. 
Hazel Rochelle Baylor is to be commended on her efforts to fulfill her 
dreams of pursuing a career in the field of space and aviation.
  A graduate of A. Maceo Smith High School, Hazel will soon begin 
classes at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in aerospace 
engineering and minoring in aviation and business. Facing many 
challenges early in life, Hazel has not let her past define her future.
  Her early interest in aviation was augmented by a meeting with Donald 
Elder, an original Tuskegee Airman. Mr. Elder inspired Hazel to follow 
her dreams in this field.
  Hazel's desire and personality have driven her success. During an 
aviation presentation with the NJROTC program, Hazel met Mr. Monte Ford 
of American Airlines. He was so impressed with her enthusiasm that it 
led to an internship with American Airlines.
  Hazel has many role models in aviation, but cites her strongest 
inspiration has come from Donald Elder, and astronaut, Dr. Mae Jamison. 
Hazel wants to follow into the footsteps of her idol Dr. Jamison and 
not just be a pilot but to become an astronaut as well.
  I commend Hazel on all of her work and wish her the best on what I 
know will be a successful future.

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