[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25961]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING ALEXIS L. TAYLOR

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 27, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Miss Alexis 
L. Taylor of Keller High School in Keller, Texas, for being chosen as a 
semifinalist in the 44th Annual National Achievement Scholarship 
Program. It is an honor to have such a qualified student in the 26th 
District of Texas.
  The National Achievement Scholarship Program began in 1964 as a way 
to provide scholarships to promising black students. Since 1964, almost 
28,000 students have been provided with scholarships totaling more than 
$88 million.
  Miss Taylor was one of 114 semifinalists from the State of Texas. She 
was chosen based on her Preliminary SAT scores. Finalists will be 
chosen based on abilities, achievements, and potential for success. The 
scholarship winners will be announced in April of 2008.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Miss Alexis L. Taylor and her 
family for her academic achievements at Keller High School. Her 
dedication and commitment to her education will lead her to great 
things. I wish her the best of luck with the remainder of the National 
Achievement Scholarship Program.

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