[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12565]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING TASHIANNA AVERY, MAHOGANY WILLIAMS, AND WILLIAM HARRIS

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2002

  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
heartfelt and enthusiastic congratulations to the team of Tashianna 
Avery and Mahogany Williams for placing first in the junior division of 
the National African-American History Challenge. I also wish to 
recognize William Harris, the team alternate, for all of his efforts in 
helping the team of Avery and Williams win this competition.
  The first-place team of Avery and Williams won the distinguished 
Hayling Cup at the 100 Black Men of America's National African-American 
History Challenge in Orlando, FL in June. Before receiving the 
distinguished Hayling Cup, Avery and Williams won first-place in the 
junior division of the fifth annual African-American History Challenge 
in Indianapolis, IN.
  These three young people are an excellent example that through 
dedication, commitment, diligence, and hard work one can accomplish 
great things. This extra-ordinary team has shown the people of Indiana 
what it means to work hard to accomplish a goal.
  Mr. Speaker, to Miss Avery, Miss Williams, and Mr. Harris, 
congratulations on your first-place win, and continue to aspire to 
achieve great things.
  The people of Indianapolis are very proud of you.

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