[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING CHRISTINA RENEA WALKER

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor a remarkable student and young adult, Ms. Christina Renea Walker, 
who through hard work and dedication has received acceptance letters to 
thirteen colleges and universities. She has also been awarded 268,000 
dollars in academic scholarships and three thousand dollars in 
community scholarships.
  The colleges and universities are: University of Miami, Lynn 
University, University of South Florida, University of Florida, 
University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Tuskegee University, 
Howard University, Campbell University, New York Institute of 
Technology, St. Johns University, Mills College and the University of 
San Francisco.
  Ms. Walker, who will be entering college as a sophomore in the fall, 
attended Northwestern Senior High School, in Miami, during her senior 
year, in order to take dual enrollment courses. These courses allowed 
her to take college courses early, under a program sponsored by Florida 
International University. The program is called ``The Education 
Effect'', and is funded by a one million dollar grant provided by Chase 
Bank.
  Ms. Walker has chosen to attend the prestigious University of 
Florida. It is close to home, but far enough where she can grow into an 
independent young adult. She also says ``It is great to be a Florida 
Gator!''
  While there have been many people who have played an important role 
in her life, Ms. Walker says her mother is her true inspiration. A 
strong, independent woman, who has taught her to love everyone; 
instilled Christ in her at a young age; taught her to believe in 
herself and trust God through every obstacle she faces.
  Please join me in congratulating Ms. Christina Renea Walker, a 
shining example and motivating force for all young people who seek to 
better themselves through education and serve their communities.

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