[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 15 (Friday, January 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E66]
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   HONORING THE 30TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. YOUTH ORATORICAL 
                                CONTEST

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 24, 2020

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 35th Annual 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and the cornerstone of the 
event, the 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical 
Contest, hosted by the Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma 
Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
  Every year, members of the community gather on Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Day to reflect upon the past year and receive a message of hope 
from the youth of today and leaders of tomorrow. The Reverend Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. will forever be enshrined in our history as the 
formative figure in the quest for justice through civil dialogue.
  Dr. King has continued to be an inspiration to all for generations. 
Many have answered his call to both stand up and call out inequalities 
that we still see today. The struggle for freedom that Dr. King was 
fighting for was brought to the forefront during the March on 
Washington. On that day, while standing in front of the Lincoln 
Memorial, Dr. King famously said ``Let Freedom Ring'' which is 
fittingly the theme for this year's Oratorical Contest. He wanted our 
youth to have the future they are seeing today, free to reach unlimited 
heights. The talented students who are participating in this contest 
are true examples of the continuous efforts Dr. King wanted from us 
all.
  I congratulate the following contestants in the 30th Annual Martin 
Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest:
  Middle School Contestants: Nyela Asterilla Anderson--Hampton Middle 
School; Kamari Chisolm--Bull Run Middle School; Myles Lainer--Manassas 
Park Middle School.
  High School Contestants: Zion Fozo--Potomac High School; Jessica 
Gyamfi--Colgan High School; Hanaan Khabir--Osbourn Park High School.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 
showcasing the power of purposeful and meaningful communication 
reminiscent of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in congratulating the 
talented youth of the 2020 MLK Youth Oratorical Contest.

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