[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23441-23442]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING RALPH MAYRELL

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored to recognize Ralph Mayrell 
for his achievement at the 2003 Veterans Day Program in Wills Point, 
TX. Ralph's speech, Diversity in America, won the essay contest 
sponsored by local veterans at Wills Point High School.

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  Ralph Mayrell, a senior at Wills Point High School, is an active 
member of both his school and his community. He is a frequent 
participant in academic events, such as the University Interscholastic 
League, in which he often serves as both coach and competitor in 
numerous events. He also competes in the National Forensics League and 
the North Texas Debate Association. Additionally, Ralph volunteers his 
time to the National Honor Society, an organization that stresses 
academic achievement and local community involvement, and 
extracurricular programs such as Science Geek Week, an academic summer 
camp for local youth.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to commend and 
congratulate Ralph for his achievement at the 2003 Veterans Day Program 
and for his continued academic and community involvement.

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