[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13579]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CHELSEA MONAYE MARTIN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Chelsea Monaye Martin, a dedicated student, who is making a difference 
in her community.
  Ms. Chelsea Monaye Martin was born on July 31, 1995 to the parents of 
Barbara Murray and David Martin. She is 17 years old and currently in 
the 12th grade attending Crystal Springs High School. Her hobbies are 
playing soccer, reading, singing, and helping others.
  Chelsea has been in Girl Scouts for 13 years and has completed over 
500 hours of Community Service. Some of her community services consist 
of volunteering at a number of places such as: Sims House, Stew Pot, 
Mississippi Department of Human Services and Soup for Elderly and as a 
Library Assistant.
  Chelsea's extracurricular activities include: Students Against 
Destructive Decisions, Mu Alpha Theta, Lady Tigers Soccer Team, My 
Sister's Keeper, JROTC and Girl Scouts.
  Chelsea's many achievements include: United States National Student 
Council Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Highest 
Average Health Education, Principal's Honor Roll and Mississippi 
American Legion Auxiliary 2012 Magnolia Girls State.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a talented 
student, Ms. Chelsea Monaye Martin, for her zeal in actively making a 
difference in her community.

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