[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING KIA SHAW, LAND O'LAKES, FL

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, today I rise to 
recognize Ms. Kia Shaw of Land O'Lakes, Florida. Kia recently received 
the distinguished title of National American Miss Florida and is the 
founder of Tampa Bay Teens on a Mission. TBTOAM is a community service 
organization which seeks volunteer opportunities for children. This 
organization currently has a total of 115 members. Ms. Shaw has proven 
to be a leader in youth involvement and has created a gateway for 
children to be actively involved in our community.
  She has devoted her time and talents in the last ten months with more 
than 200 hours of community service; including service to such 
organizations as the Boys and Girls Club of America, YMCA, Metropolitan 
Ministries, Pinellas County African-American History Museum, Mount 
Calvary Deliverance Church, Lake Myrtle Baptist Church, ``Dress for 
Success'', Junior achievement, ``Soles4Soles'' and the St. Joseph's 
Children's Hospital where she donated $152.00 from her birthday money 
and over 100 stuffed animals, coloring books and crayons.
  Kia Shaw is an incredible example that the leaders of tomorrow are 
already making a lasting impact in our community today. Madam Speaker, 
please join me in recognizing Kia Shaw for her accomplishments, 
thanking her for her dedication and wishing her all the very best in 
the very bright future that lies ahead.

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