[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 186 (Wednesday, November 20, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING LOCAL PAGEANT TITLEHOLDERS

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I want to highlight three exceptional 
young ladies who reside in my district in south Jersey. They are 
pageant titleholders who work for the greater good of our community.
  Madison Stiles is a Salem County native, who uses her title to 
promote mental health awareness. She is an avid volunteer through her 
community and is a fantastic advocate for the important subject of 
mental health.
  Miss Vineland 2019, Marissa Marchese, who resides in Vineland, New 
Jersey, created a platform called ``Homeless Has a Face'' that allows 
her to educate individuals on the harsh realities of being displaced 
and share the stories of those who are not fortunate enough to have a 
roof over their heads.
  Lastly, but certainly not least, Jaslene Candelaria, at the young age 
of 11, created a platform that collects stuffed animals, blankets, and 
inspirational cards for cancer patients of all ages. Her goal is to 
bring joy and smiles to patients, and she visits various hospitals 
throughout her community to make sure to do so.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank them all for their selfless and benevolent work 
throughout their communities. Our future is in wonderful hands with 
them. They are our heroes, and may God bless them.

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