[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E102]
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                    MISS NJ AND MISS TEEN NJ SENDOFF

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, this past November I had the pleasure of 
attending the send-off party for two exceptional individuals, Miss New 
Jersey 2023 Victoria Mozitis and Miss Teen New Jersey Ashley Greco. In 
this upcoming year, these two will go off to compete in the prestigious 
2024 Miss America Pageant. Our Miss New Jersey 2023, Victoria Mozitis, 
is a resident of Northfield, South Jersey and recently graduated Magna 
Cum Laude from Rider University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical 
Theatre. Her Community Service Initiative, ``LEAP: Literacy 
Enhancement, Artistry, and Performance,'' focuses on improving literacy 
worldwide through her partnership with The African Library Project and 
advocating for arts education. Victoria's talent in musical theatre has 
already earned her scholarships and recognition and she will carry 
these incredible talents with her to the 2024 pageant. Ashley Greco, 
our Miss New Jersey Teen 2023, is a recent high school graduate from 
Waldwick, New Jersey, and started at University of Massachusetts 
Amherst in the Fall 2023, majoring in Public Health with aspirations of 
becoming a Physician Assistant. Ashley's Community Service Initiative, 
``Be an A.L.L.Y.--Advocating for People with Disabilities,'' aims to 
educate and raise awareness about working with individuals with 
disabilities, breaking the stigma that surrounds them. Her hard work 
and dedication have brought her far, and I know she will shine on stage 
next year. As Victoria and Ashley embark on this exciting journey, I 
wish them all the success in the world. I am proud to have them 
represent New Jersey, and it was an honor to celebrate them last month 
as part of the road to Miss America 2024. Good luck, God Bless Victoria 
and Ashley, and God Bless the United States of America.

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