[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E160-E161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMENDATION OF ALESCIA MARABOUSHONTRELL HOLLOWELL

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                           HON. HANSEN CLARKE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Alescia Maraboushontrell Hollowell for her scholastic achievement, 
community service, and being named Miss Black Michigan USA 2012.
  Ms. Hollowell, a native Detroiter, served as class vice-president and 
graduated magna cum laude from Cass Technical High School in 2005. 
While a student at Michigan State University, Ms. Hollowell was a 
Ronald McNair Scholar, peer mentor, and Dance Team member. Ms. 
Hollowell made the Dean's List and graduated with a Bachelor of Science 
in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science--Health Studies. 
Currently, Ms. Hollowell is a full-time graduate student at the 
University of Michigan's School of Public Health.
  As Miss Black Michigan USA 2012, Ms. Hollowell works with girls to 
address issues of body image, self-esteem, and teenage obesity.

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  Ms. Hollowell's scholastic achievement and belief that education is 
the key to lifelong growth and empowerment is inspiring to young women 
in Metro Detroit and throughout our nation.
  Ms. Hollowell's passion for public service is evident. It is with 
great honor that I recognize Ms. Hollowell and wish her the best in her 
career and at the Miss Black USA 2012 pageant.

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