[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E223]
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                  KIANNA HAWKINS--A GIRL WITH A VISION

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2016

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kianna Hawkins 
of Manvel, Texas for being named a distinguished finalist in the Texas' 
top youth volunteers of 2016, given by The Prudential Spirit of 
Community Awards.
  Kianna is a senior at Lamar High School and a scout in the Girl 
Scouts of San Jacinto Council troop. Her community service project, 
``EyeCare4TeenVision'' raises awareness about the importance of eye 
care and aims to provide critical services to children in need. Her 
efforts in partnering with the nonprofit Nehemiah Center and the 
Prevent Blindness organization led her to become a distinguished 
finalist in The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. These awards 
recognize talented young men and women across America that have 
graciously served their communities.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Kianna Hawkins for being a Distinguished 
Finalist. We are so proud of her and can't wait to see what she does 
next.

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