[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E867-E868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING PRISCILLA KIRKPATRICK

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2017

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, it is truly remarkable and moving to 
witness a student chosen among their generation to bring strong 
direction to their community. As a leader of leaders, this 
extraordinary individual contributes their time, energy, and wisdom to 
create opportunities for many to succeed. Priscilla Kirkpatrick, from 
Franklin, Tennessee, is one of these distinguished leaders. She was 
elected as governor of the American Legion Auxiliary's Volunteer Girls 
State and was chosen to be one of the 2017 Girls Nation Nominees.

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  For Priscilla, there is no limit nor bound of what could be attained. 
Her mindful service and vision for community has inspired many to go 
above and beyond themselves. Priscilla's success in the classroom, and 
involvement in several extracurricular activities has set her apart 
from the rest of her peers. These experiences have prepared her to 
perform the responsibilities that come along with this role. Franklin 
High School has been marked by her caring and serving nature. 
Leadership is not as it appears, but as it performs. I congratulate 
Priscilla for her new role as governor of the American Legion 
Auxiliary's Volunteer Girls State.

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