[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8213]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING SHAWANDA ALLEN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Shawanda LaShell Allen. Shawanda LaShell Allen was born in Hazlehurst, 
Mississippi to proud parents Glenda Johnson and Anthony Allen.
  Shawanda has always remained dedicated to her academics and extra-
curricular activities. She received the highest academic average for 
the 2011-2012 school year in advanced placement English Literature and 
Composition, Calculus, United States Government, and Accounting. In 
addition, Shawanda was inducted into the Crystal Springs High School 
Hall of Fame, received the Student Council Leadership Award, and the 
U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. Ms. Allen was also 
awarded scholarships from Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, the United 
States Achievement Academy, Workforce Investment Area Transition, and 
University of Southern Mississippi Leadership Scholarships.
  Shawanda participated in the Student Council, Beta Club, SADD Club, 
Mu Alpha Theta Club, Theater Club--Tigers Actin' Up, and played on the 
soccer, softball, and track/field teams. She is a faithful member of 
Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she is a part of the 
Feeding Ministry and Nursing Home Ministry.
  In 2012, Shawanda graduated from Crystal Springs High School with 
honors. In the fall, she plans to attend the University of Southern 
Mississippi where she will pursue a degree in Accounting. Mr. Speaker, 
I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Shawanda LaShell 
Allen for her hard work, dedication and a strong desire to achieve.

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