[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
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                        HONORING DEMI WASHINGTON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable young lady, Ms. Demi Washington of Clinton, MS.
  Demi Washington is a senior at Clinton High School, where she 
currently holds the title of Miss Clinton High School and has a 3.5 
GPA.
  Demi is a very athletic and competitive young lady and was recently 
awarded a full scholarship to the University of Alabama (Roll Tide), 
beginning Fall '17. Throughout her years she has been awarded several 
awards: 2014 Gatorade Athlete of the Year; No. 1 Sprinter in the State 
of MS, since 8th grade; and the 1st female to win the State 
championship in the 8th grade. In April of 2017, Demi finished first in 
three events: 100 M Dash with a time of 11.85; the 200 M Dash with a 
time of 24.10; and set a new PR in the long jump with a mark of 17-1 at 
the MHSAA Division 4-6A meet. Her coach stated that, she is looking 
forward to winning the 100m and 200m dashes at the state meet this year 
to end her high school year on top.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
congratulating Ms. Demi Washington for such a job well done throughout 
her athletic path in and throughout Clinton, MS.

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