[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19722]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT ASHLEY K. 
                                THARAYIL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
academic performance of Ashley K. Tharayil, a recipient of this year's 
Presidential Freedom Scholarship. Thirteen students in the 26th 
Congressional District are receiving this special recognition.
  This award recognizes outstanding service and citizenship initiatives 
by the students, who were nominated, and provides an opportunity to 
acknowledge their leadership. Administered by Learn and Serve America, 
the scholarship provides $500 in Federal funds, matched with $500 from 
a community organization or business obtained for the student by their 
high school or Boys and Girls Club. Winners must have completed at 
least 100 hours of community service, either through a school-based 
service-learning program or independently through service at a 
nonprofit or faith-based organization.
  Ashley is currently a junior at North Hills School and the 
organization matching her $500 in Federal funds is the North Hills 
School--Volunteers in Partnership.
  Over 38,000 students to date have received this award and I extend my 
sincere congratulations to Ashley K. Tharayil for being one of them. 
This student's contribution and services should serve as inspiration to 
those who wish to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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