[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING JAMES MARTIN OF MIRAMAR, FLORIDA AS A HASTINGS STAR STUDENT

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2013

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of James Martin of Miramar, Florida, and to honor him as a 
Hastings Star Student.
  At the age of 17, James recently graduated Suma Cum Laude from 
Florida Atlantic University with a GPA of 3.9. He earned a Bachelor's 
of Science in Molecular Biology. Having been home-schooled by his 
mother from a young age, James started college at the age of 14. He is 
a shining example of what hard work and dedication can accomplish.
  While in college, James worked alongside a Nobel Prize winner Dr. 
Eric Wieschaus at Princeton University. After graduating, James was 
offered a job with Dr. Wieschaus as a paid lab assistant while he 
decides which PhD programs to apply to. His goal is to pursue a career 
as a professor, and I have no doubt he will contribute greatly to the 
Molecular Biology field.
  I would also like to recognize the dedication of Joan Martin, James' 
mother, to her son's education. The active participation on the part of 
one's parents is important to a good education, and Joan has gone above 
and beyond in that regard and is to be commended.
  Mr. Speaker, the accomplishments of James Martin are an inspiration 
to students everywhere, especially within the minority community. I am 
proud to honor such an outstanding individual. We can all look forward 
to the bright future this young man has ahead of him.

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