[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  WELCOMING AUNJANUE ELLIS TO ``MOVING FORWARD AND SETTING THE WORLD''

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Ms. Aunjanue Ellis 
to the annual Black History Month event ``Moving Forward and Setting 
the World,'' organized by the Canisius College Academic Talent Search 
Program.
  The Moving Forward and Setting the World event will feature the 
African-German Art Exhibition from Homestory, Germany to honor Black 
History Month.
  The Canisius College Academic Talent Search Program, the host of this 
event, has shaped positive impact on many Western New York communities. 
The program is among eight federally funded TRiO programs established 
under Title IV of the Higher Education act of 1965. The Academic Talent 
Search Program provides educational, social and career support services 
for individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds in local schools and 
community service organizations.
  Ms. Aunjanue Ellis, who I welcome to this event, is a famed actress 
who will star as the lead character in the 2015 miniseries ``The Book 
of Negroes.'' Ms. Ellis has also been a star in award winning films 
such as ``The Help,'' ``Men of Honor,'' and ``Ray.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to welcome the 
accomplished Ms. Aunjanue Ellis. I ask you to join me in thanking Ms. 
Ellis for speaking at this valued local event. I wish Ms. Ellis 
continued success in her acting career, and to continually see Ms. 
Ellis in influential roles.

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