[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10509]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ANTWON LAMON

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, as kids across the country 
celebrate the end of the school year, I want to take a moment to 
recognize the outstanding students and educators who make our 
communities better. When good teachers, involved parents, innovative 
curriculum, and motivated students come together, our communities 
shine.
  Today I recognize Antwon Lamon of Washington High in Chicago, who was 
recently recognized by the President at the White House Maker Faire. 
This event celebrated students whose innovative technologies and 
techniques will transform America's way of life.
  Along with a team of pioneering Washington students, Antwon created 
``Baller's Life,'' a 3-D interactive game whose objective was to 
provide a nonviolent educational experience that stimulates the minds 
of adults and children alike. It is so good, that even the President 
noticed.
  Antwon's achievements include placing in Chicago's academic 
decathlon, completing rigorous AP courses, maintaining an honor 
average, all while competing on Washington's football, wrestling, 
track, basketball, and volleyball teams.
  As Antwon prepares for college at Northern Illinois University this 
fall, my alma mater, I am reminded that not only was the Second 
District made better by him, it has a brighter future because of 
students like him.

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