[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15110]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF JUSTIN SEAMAN OF CLAYSVILLE, 
                              PENNSYLVANIA

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                            HON. TIM MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2003

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge an exceptional 
young man from Claysville, Pennsylvania, in my district. Mr. Justin 
Seaman has recently distinguished himself and has earned several honors 
as a talented and successful film producer and writer. Justin owns and 
manages his own film company, Nevermore Production, which has produced 
two movies that earned tremendous accolades for their powerful themes 
and serious messages. And while others have won awards for such 
accomplishments, what is unique about Justin, however, is the fact that 
he is still in high school. In fact, his projects have struck a chord 
with his friends and fellow teens, so much so that Justin has enlisted 
the support of many fellow students at McGuffey High School in 
producing his work. Films, like one Justin produced about the 
catastrophic consequences of drinking and driving are changing lives 
for the better. Using art, Justin is making a real difference in our 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to take this opportunity to recognize 
the example one great young man is setting for teens across 
Southwestern Pennsylvania. Too often when we in Congress talk about 
teens, we focus on the negative influences affecting them today: drug 
addiction, alcohol abuse, teen pregnancies, and on and on. But young 
men like Justin Seaman are standing up for a generation. They are 
determined to set the right example and to do it with style. We ought 
to stop and recognize the positive influences of these young leaders 
more often in America. Our country is a far better place for being home 
to such inspiring and responsible young adults as Justin.
  Justin's accomplishments have been recognized on a National level. 
Just last week he was invited to the John F. Kennedy Center for 
Performing Arts along with hundreds of his peers from across the nation 
for special recognition. His recognitions include the Robert Morris 
College TVT Award of Excellence, the Critics Award for Excellence in 
acting, four national honors at the Scholastic Inc. Art & Writing 
competition, one gold award for a personal essay, ``A Guarantee in 
Life'' and last, but not least, a silver award as well as the American 
Visions award for his mixed media entry in Scholastic Inc.'s national 
competition. Justin's list of honors and awards confirms his dedication 
to furthering excellence in the arts and has rightfully earned him 
recognition as a leader in the competitive performing arts arena. 
Justin desires to direct films one day in hopes of reaching the caliber 
of renowned director, Wes Craven. This coming senior year, Justin has 
already lined up five films to produce. I have no doubt that Justin's 
ambition, drive and devotion to the arts will prove fruitful as he 
continues to pursue his dream of making films. I wish him the best of 
luck and all the success that his efforts award him and I thank him for 
being a true role model for teens everywhere across our country.

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