[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1801-E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MS. AMANDA ROGERS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2012

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Amanda 
Rogers who was born on April 17, 1997. Ms Rogers's tenacity to excel 
and kind heart have been emphasized through her community service and 
her academic achievements.
  Ms. Rogers graduated from Pre School with the highest GPA at the 
school. She was valedictorian and she served with distinction as 
President of the Student Body, where she also tutored students with 
learning difficulties. She continued to excel academically while at 
Urban Assembly Institute School for Young Women in Science and Math. 
Ms. Rogers was Valedictorian once more and graduated with an impressive 
99.2 GPA, achieving high scores in all of her Regents exams. It is 
worth noting that Ms. Rogers graduated from both elementary and 
intermediate schools with perfect attendance.
  Ms. Rogers now attends Brooklyn College Academy where she finished 
her first year of high school receiving the highest Regent scores. Ms. 
Rogers continues to help her fellow students through tutoring. Next 
year, as a junior, she will be on Brooklyn College's campus taking 
courses towards an Associate's degree.
  In addition to her educations, this former Girl Scout finds time to 
do community service work through several organizations. She is a two 
time recipient of the White House U.S. Presidential Award. She has 
studied Modern, African, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap and Belly Dancing.
  Mr. Speaker, those who meet the young Ms. Rogers are taken by her 
humility and giving spirit. Ms Rogers aspires to become a doctor and 
with her determination we are sure that she will continue to excel and 
be an example of leadership to her peers.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Ms. 
Amanda Rogers.

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