[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 95 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1121]
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                         HONORING SABRINA SMITH

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker I rise to honor a remarkable 
young woman, Sabrina Smith, a recent graduate at Madison Shannon Palmer 
High School in Marks, Mississippi. Sabrina is the proud daughter of 
Sharon Smith and they reside in Lambert, Mississippi.
  Her teachers consider her to be an ideal student because of her 
honesty, respectful behavior, and hard work. Sabrina is a recipient of 
numerous awards including the Honor Roll, Principal List, 
Superintendent List, Perfect Attendance, and special recognition from 
her teachers for making the highest grades in their classes. Her class 
work has always exhibited the highest standard of excellence. Every day 
she works to better herself in school, as well as in everything she 
undertakes because she understands a good education leads to success.
  Sabrina has always been involved in extracurricular activities. She 
is a former member of the Madison Shannon Palmer High School Choir, a 
member of the Student Council, Treasurer for the Sophomore Class of 
2010, and Secretary for the Junior Class of 2011. Sabrina is also a 
member of the National Beta Club where she regularly participates in 
its book drives. She is a dedicated supporter of community service. 
Sabrina wanted to get an early start on her career aspirations, so she 
volunteered to participate in the Quitman County School District Job 
Shadow Program. Through this program, Sabrina learned valuable hands-on 
professional skills such as punctuality, the principles of business 
attire and good grooming, problem solving, oral communication, team 
spirit and compromise, and responsibility. She believes that these are 
some of the skills that are necessary for her to be successful in both 
her career and her life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Sabrina Smith as Valedictorian of Madison Shannon Palmer High School's 
Class of 2012.

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