[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            KECHI OKWUCHI'S ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY GRADUATION

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Kechi Okwuchi, for 
her recent graduation from St. Thomas University in Houston.
  Over the past ten years, Kechi has had to overcome many hardships. On 
December 10, 2005 Kechi was the only survivor of a horrific plane crash 
at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria where her plane made 
a crash landing nearly 70 meters off of the runway. The crash claimed 
the lives of all of the other passengers on board including 108 of 
Kechi's classmates and friends. After receiving medical treatment in 
South Africa, Kechi moved to Pearland to receive medical treatment at 
Shriner's Hospital for Children in Galveston. At her May 16th 
Commencement Ceremony, Kechi was selected to give a speech before 
crossing the stage and receiving her degree. She has met and conquered 
many obstacles on her way to receiving her diploma. Her positive 
outlook throughout it all is truly an inspiration.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Kechi for graduating from St. Thomas 
University.

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