[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING SCORING SENSATION RAKIYAH SELLERS

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a scoring 
sensation in my district, Rakiyah Sellers. The senior guard at College 
of Saint Elizabeth scored her 1,000th career point in February.
  She began her basketball career at the Ivy Hill Elementary School in 
Newark, New Jersey. From there, she continued to shine as a standout 
player for the Lady Jaguars of Newark's Arts High School.
  Her scoring milestone came in a Colonial States Athletic Conference 
semifinal. Her team, College of Saint Elizabeth, beat Notre Dame of 
Maryland University 76-51.
  In the conference final, Rakiyah had 4 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 
and 3 steals. Unfortunately, her Eagles of Saint Elizabeth lost to the 
Keystone Giants 72-61, but that does not dim her accomplishment. She is 
a shining star of Newark, and I am proud to highlight her today.

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