[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10413]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING LIFE OF MARTIE J. ``JAY'' ABOUSSIE, JR.

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Martie J. ``Jay'' Aboussie, Jr., the devoted son of Martie and LeEllen 
Aboussie and the loving brother of Amy Aboussie.
  Jay earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from St. 
Louis University, and graduated with honors on May 14, 2005 while 
maintaining nearly perfect attendance in spite of his chronic health 
problems.
  Jay's family, friends, and numerous people unknown to Jay have been 
inspired by his bravery, courage, and deep religious faith. He refused 
to surrender to the debilitating physical ailments which ultimately 
took his life.
  Jay's leadership qualities and academic excellence were recognized by 
the Faculty and Administration of Christian Brothers College High 
School when they selected Jay as ``Senior of The Year'' among a class 
of 217 seniors. Moreover, Jay was a member of the National Honor 
Society and was regularly on the Honor Roll at CBC.
  Jay's family and high school colleagues have chosen to honor his life 
and preserve his memory by supporting the Martie J. ``Jay'' Aboussie, 
Jr. '01 Scholarship Fund at Christian Brothers College.
  I commend the efforts of his friends and family in honoring Jay's 
life to ensure that his memory lives on.

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