[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6246]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING TOMMY MARSH FOR WINNING THE LESSONS OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN 
                       EXPERIENCE WRITING CONTEST

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2011

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tommy Marsh as a 
winner of the second annual Lessons of the African-American Experience 
Creative Writing Contest. Tommy is currently in the fifth grade at 
North Stonington Elementary School, which is located in North 
Stonington, Connecticut.
  In celebration of Black History Month, I sponsored a creative writing 
contest for all third through eighth grade students within the Second 
District. As we know, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the 
struggles and triumphs of our nation's past. The lessons learned during 
this month continue to serve as the stepping stones of our nation's 
future. Tommy's essay eloquently embraces this belief.
  Tommy's essay shows a remarkable enthusiasm for learning that is 
inspiring to all. He creatively discusses Rosa Parks and Wael Ghonim, 
describing how one defiant act has the power to affect an entire 
nation. For this, his essay was among the winners selected.

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