[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32627]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MALIA CALI

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                           HON. STEVE SCALISE

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Malia Cali, the 
2009 High School Heisman Award winner. Malia is a senior at St. Thomas 
Aquinas High School in Hammond, Louisiana, and is only the second 
winner in the history of the award from the State of Louisiana. She is 
a three-year All State selection in track and field, cross-country and 
soccer. Off the field, Malia founded ``Cleats for Kids,'' a non-profit 
organization that collects used cleats and distributes them to children 
in Nicaragua. As if her impressive athletic and community service 
achievements weren't enough, Malia also has the No. 1 academic ranking 
in her senior class.
  The High School Heisman has been awarded to one male and one female 
student each year since 1994. The High School Heisman recognizes the 
Nation's most esteemed high school senior men and women for excellence 
in academics, athletics and community service. Malia's success both on 
and off the field is a testament to what can be accomplished with hard 
work, dedication, and a commitment to others.
  It's easy to see why Malia Cali was selected over nearly 55,000 other 
entrants in this competition. Malia is truly deserving of this 
prestigious award. Her successes and achievements shine brightly on the 
State of Louisiana, and I am proud to highlight the accomplishments of 
Malia Cali here today.

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