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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
of florida
in the house of representatives
Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor a remarkable student and young adult, Ms. Christina Renea Walker, who through hard work and dedication has received acceptance letters to thirteen colleges and universities. She has also been awarded 268,000 dollars in academic scholarships and three thousand dollars in community scholarships.
The colleges and universities are: University of Miami, Lynn University, University of South Florida, University of Florida, University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Tuskegee University, Howard University, Campbell University, New York Institute of Technology, St. Johns University, Mills College and the University of San Francisco.
Ms. Walker, who will be entering college as a sophomore in the fall, attended Northwestern Senior High School, in Miami, during her senior year, in order to take dual enrollment courses. These courses allowed her to take college courses early, under a program sponsored by Florida International University. The program is called “The Education Effect”, and is funded by a one million dollar grant provided by Chase Bank.
Ms. Walker has chosen to attend the prestigious University of Florida. It is close to home, but far enough where she can grow into an independent young adult. She also says “It is great to be a Florida Gator!”
in her life, Ms. Walker says her mother is her true inspiration. A strong, independent woman, who has taught her to love everyone; instilled Christ in her at a young age; taught her to believe in herself and trust God through every obstacle she faces.
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Christina Renea Walker, a shining example and motivating force for all young people who seek to better themselves through education and serve their communities.