[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING LAURA ELIZABETH ALLIAH PERKINS FOR ACHIEVING PERFECT 
  ATTENDANCE WHILE ENROLLED IN THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM FROM 
                  KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HER SENIOR YEAR

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to recognize 
Ms. Laura Elizabeth Alliah Perkins, a recent graduate of Mcfatter 
Technical High School. Laura was honored at the Broward County Public 
Schools fourth annual Best-in-Class and Perfect Attendance Awards 
ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2015, and again on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 
at the Broward County School Board Meeting.
  The Best-in-Class Award is an accolade presented to students who have 
been continuously enrolled in Broward County Public Schools from 
kindergarten through 12th grade, who have perfect attendance. This is a 
remarkable achievement and it is an immense honor of mine to recognize 
Laura for her unwavering devotion to education.
  Having never missed a single day of school for a total of 2,340 days 
is no small feat. Furthermore, in a show of appreciation, various 
community and business partners have joined together to provide Laura 
and fellow honorees with an assortment of gifts and supplies that will 
assist them as they continue their journey towards higher education.
  Mr. Speaker. I once again want to commend Ms. Laura Elizabeth Alliah 
Perkins for her dedication and commitment to education. She is a 
shining example of student success. I wish her all the very best as she 
begins studying at the University of South Florida this fall, and know 
that she will make her community and the state of Florida proud.

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