[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21369-21370]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING THE NESTLE VERY BEST IN YOUTH AWARD WINNER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
academic performance of Micaela Watkins, an award winner in the Nestle 
Very Best in Youth program. Twenty four recipients, from 13 different 
States, were selected from over 600 applicants.
  This award recognizes exceptional young people, ages 10-18, who have 
demonstrated a commitment to reading and academic excellence as well as 
made tangible contributions to the quality of life for their 
communities. Winners received $1,000 from Nestle USA to donate to a 
nonprofit organization of their choice and an all-expense paid, 5-day 
trip to Los Angeles for an awards ceremony held this past July.
  Micaela is a 17-year-old honor student from Fort Worth, TX. She is 
involved in numerous activities at school, and around the community. 
Her future plans include receiving an undergraduate degree in political 
science and a

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law degree. Further down the road, she would like to establish a law 
firm that provides legal counsel to those who normally couldn't afford 
it.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Micaela Watkins for receiving 
this award. 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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