[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 131 (Tuesday, October 8, 2002)] [House] [Page H7177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING ERIKA HAROLD, 2003 MISS AMERICA (Mr. DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on September 21, Erika Harold from Urbana, Illinois, in the district of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Johnson) became Miss America 2003. She is intelligent, talented, a role model, and a passionate advocate for young people. In 2001, Erika Harold graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois, with a Bachelor's Degree in political science and prelaw. She was a University of Illinois Chancellor Scholar, a Truman Scholarship finalist, winner of the first prize in the African American studies research paper competition, a member of the President's Award Program, a three-time member of the National Dean's List, vice president of the minority student newsletter, a selectee to the ``Senior 100 Honorary'' by the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and a selectee to USA Today's 2000 All-USA College Academic Second Team. Members of my family are friends of her family, and I am pleased to note that she has been accepted by Harvard University Law School. I am also pleased to congratulate and commend Erika Harold for her outstanding accomplishments and achievements. ____________________