[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 110 (Thursday, June 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E627-E628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING MS. ALANA KARAM, RECIPIENT OF THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES 
                          SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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                          HON. JARED MOSKOWITZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2025

  Mr. MOSKOWITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a student 
from my district, Ms. Alana Karam, on receiving this year's Broward 
County League of Cities' Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is 
awarded each year to a high school senior who has demonstrated a deep 
investment in public service and intends on leading a life focused on 
it.
  Alana is a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 
where she has distinguished herself in our community through her 
passion for law, public policy, and civic engagement. Her 
accomplishments speak volumes, not only about her talents, but also 
about her character and drive.
  For her deep intellect and track record of leadership in and out of 
the classroom, Alana has received well-deserved local and national 
recognition. She earned first place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest and third place in the Federal Bar 
Association's National High School Essay Contest--both highly 
competitive national honors--and had her Capstone research project 
published in the Journal of Student Research, a rare accomplishment at 
the high school level.
  Beyond her academic achievements, Alana has been an active member of 
DECA and several honor societies, and she has sought real-world 
experience to deepen her understanding of the justice system. During an 
internship at the Broward County Public Defender's Office, she 
encountered firsthand the power of advocacy, and the role reaffirmed 
her desire to dedicate her life to serving her community.

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  Looking ahead, Alana will attend Georgetown University this fall, 
where she plans to major in Public Policy or Political Science. She 
aspires to attend law school and ultimately serve as a public defender, 
uplifting marginalized voices and contributing meaningfully to the 
justice system.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join me in celebrating 
Ms. Alana Karam for her remarkable accomplishments and meaningful 
impact on our community.

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