[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E617]
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                    TOP 10 COLLEGE WOMEN OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vanessa 
Alejandro for being named one of Glamour Magazine's Top 10 College 
Women of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights ten young 
women whose actions lead to positive changes in their community.
  Vanessa grew up in Pearland, Texas and was always fond of exploring 
nature as a child. Upon attending University of Houston, she realized 
many inner city children fail to have a safe environment to explore 
nature like she did as a child. As a result, she founded Warriors of 
the Wild, a nonprofit that teaches inner city kids about science and 
the environment. While pursuing her academic leadership, she became a 
cancer survivor. Two years ago, Vanessa was diagnosed with thyroid 
cancer. She battled cancer like a champion continuing her studies at 
the same time. Her efforts to help bring the world of science to those 
with limited access and her success in overcoming cancer are an 
inspiration to all young women.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Vanessa Alejandro for being named Glamour 
Magazine's Top 10 College Women of the Year. We are very proud of her.

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