[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 8, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H2525-H2526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE 2013 WOODHAVEN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
(Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor eight exceptional
students from my hometown of Fort Worth, Texas, who are all Woodhaven
Scholarship recipients.
Ambar Aguilera from Amon Carter-Riverside High School, Carolyn
Estrada and Rasheda Bellat, Eastern Hills High School, Maria Barragan
at Nolan Catholic High School, Ta'lor at Dunbar High School, Kimberlee
Sims at Temple Christian School, David Detrick at Polytechnic High
School, and Sierra Wilson at Northside High School.
Created in 1998 to support the educational needs of the East Fort
Worth community, the Woodhaven Scholarship helps students who are
looking to pursue their dream of higher education.
Woodhaven Scholarships are given to East Fort Worth high school
seniors who plan to attend Texas colleges and universities.
Scholarships are awarded to students attending 4-year institutions as
well as those attending 2-year colleges. The funds can be used for
college tuition, educational fees, equipment, supplies, as well as on-
campus housing expenses.
The eight students chosen will spread their talents across different
prestigious institutions in the great State
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of Texas. I'm sure they will continue to succeed in their pursuit of
higher education.
Mr. Speaker, again I would like to congratulate these students on
their accomplishments and the honors presented to them.
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