[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E250-E251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    WELCOMING ONA BROWN TO ``MOVING FORWARD AND SETTING THE WORLD''

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Ms. Ona Brown to 
the annual Black History Month event ``Moving Forward and Setting the 
World,'' organized by the Canisius College Academic Talent Search 
Program. The Moving Forward and Setting the World event will feature 
the African-German Art Exhibition from Homestory, Germany to honor 
Black History Month.
   The Canisius College Academic Talent Search Program, the host of 
this event, has shaped a positive impact on many Western New York 
communities. The program is among eight federally funded TRiO programs 
established under Title IV of the Higher Education act of 1965. The 
Academic Talent Search Program provides educational, social and career 
support services for individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds in 
local schools and community service organizations.
   Ms. Ona Brown, whom I welcome to this event, has recently been named 
one of the top five speakers in the world by Toastmasters

[[Page E251]]

International. With more than fifteen years of public speaking 
experience Ms. Brown works with her consulting firm World Network Now 
to inspire and empower individuals around the world.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to welcome the 
accomplished Ms. Ona Brown. I ask you to join me in thanking Ms. Brown 
for speaking at this valued local event. I wish Ms. Brown the best on 
her mission to change the lives of individuals across the globe.

                          ____________________