[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 58 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING ARMISHA ROBERTS FOR BEING A RECIPIENT OF THE 2012 BUICK 
                     ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2012

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Armisha 
Roberts of Boynton Beach, Florida, for being named one of the first 
four winners of the 2012 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. The Buick 
Scholarship is bestowed upon students nationwide who have continually 
demonstrated an ability to excel in the classroom as well as have an 
interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM, 
education; along with a willingness to serve the community.
  Armisha has displayed an extraordinary commitment to community 
activism, volunteering for a variety of important projects such as Toys 
for Tots, Relay for Life, and Education Rocks. Furthermore, through her 
community involvement Armisha has participated in efforts to clean 
debris from a local inlet in addition to planting a community vegetable 
garden. Due to her dedication to community service, Armisha was 
appointed to the Education and Youth Advisory Board for Boynton Beach 
as a student voting member.
  Armisha will be attending Howard University where she plans to major 
in mathematics and then seek a career in electrical engineering. In 
this field, Armisha hopes to be involved in the development of electric 
vehicles. I am proud that Armisha and other students recognize the 
value and importance of STEM education as well as the importance of 
giving back to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to represent such a driven student 
and young leader who lives in my Congressional district. I wish her the 
best of luck in her future endeavors, where I know she will go on to do 
great things. Armisha Roberts is the definition of a role model, and 
she is truly deserving of this most prestigious award.

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