[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E523]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 21ST ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING YOUTH ORATORICAL 
                                CONTEST

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
21st Annual Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest hosted by the 
Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and 
its Education Foundation.
  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left an indelible mark on the way 
Americans engage in civil dialogue. Despite the violence perpetrated 
against the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. King responded with oratory and 
nonviolent resistance to condemn the injustice of social inequality. 
His legacy is one of tolerance and steadfast commitment to principled 
and peaceful communication.
  The MLK Youth Oratorical contestants pay tribute to Dr. King's legacy 
with their ability to exercise the strength of the spoken word. This is 
a skill inseparable from their character and will serve them well as 
they tackle leadership opportunities and build personal relationships.
  I congratulate and applaud the following contestants of the 21st 
Annual Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest:


                       Middle School Contestants

  Hannah Wied--Pennington School
  Jacob Gonzalez--Parkside Middle School
  Jawuanna McAllister--Stonewall Middle School


                        High School Contestants

  Seth Opoku-Yeboah--Osbourn Park High School
  Alice Gyamfi--C.D. Hylton High School
  Attiqah Syeda--Gar-Field High School

  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending Delta 
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for recognizing the benefit that Dr. King's 
teachings bring to the development of our youth. We lay the foundations 
of a more tolerant society when we nurture the ability to engage and 
communicate with one another in a way that respects our common 
humanity.

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