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RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DAY AND THE CLASS OF 2026

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On 2026-07-14, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DAY AND THE CLASS OF 2026" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DAY AND THE CLASS OF 2026

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E684-E685] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DAY AND THE CLASS OF 2026 ______ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Centreville as it celebrates its annual Youth and Young Adult Day and honors the graduates of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Youth and Young Adult Day is a meaningful tradition that recognizes students who have reached important academic milestones while encouraging younger generations to pursue their own educational goals. This year's celebration honors graduates from high schools, colleges, and graduate programs across Northern Virginia and beyond. I include in the Record the names of this year's graduates in recognition of their achievements: High School Graduates: Dylan Cherry, Prince William County, Gainesville High School; Faith Afolabi, Prince William County, Battlefield High School; Laila Jones, Prince William County, Patriot High School; Wayne Henderson, III, Manassas City, Osbourn High School; Xavier Williams, Fairfax County, George C. Marshall High School; and Zachariah Teague, Loudoun County, John Champe High School. College and Post-Graduate Graduates: Tristan Marcellus Anderson, Fairfax County, Frostburg State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Exercise and Sport Science; Jaelen Elizabeth Barker, Prince William County, Temple University, Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography; Nia Michelle Bradley, Fairfax County, William & Mary, Bachelor of Arts in Government; Jarrett Dalton Carolina, Prince William County, Virginia State University, Master of Business Administration; Yuri Crenshaw, Prince William County, Spelman College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor [[Page E685]] in Visual Arts; Ajani Nyle Evans, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Development; Marquis Cetrel Freeman, Culpeper County, University of Northwestern Ohio, Bachelor of Business Administration; Nicholas Myles Hamm, Loudoun County, Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics; Darius Hill, Fairfax County, George Mason University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Tori Hudspeth, Fairfax County, George Mason University, Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy; Malani Kathleen Johnson, Manassas Park, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Concentration in Product and Brand Development; Marie Johnson, Fairfax County, Regent University School of Law, Master of Arts in Law and Financial Planning; Matthew Hayden Leverette, Prince William County, Denison University, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Dr. Fahren Auriel Nipple, Prince William County, Oklahoma State University, Doctor of Forensic Science with a Concentration in Forensic Psychology; Alissa Northan, Prince William County, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with a Concentration in Physical Evidence and a Minor in Chemistry; and Jasmine Wigington, Prince William County, Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Human Development. In addition to recognizing this year's graduates, the church's Scholarship Committee continues its longstanding tradition of supporting educational advancement through scholarship assistance and recognition programs. This year's awards include the Youth Ministry Monetary Award, Men's Ministry Monetary Award, Erin Peterson Award, Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union Scholarship, Lucy Cole Scholarship, Cameron Dudley Memorial Scholarship, and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Scholarship. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Centreville for its continued service to our community and in congratulating the graduates of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and the support of their families, friends, and educators. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DAY AND THE CLASS OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E684-E685] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DAY AND THE CLASS OF 2026 ______ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Centreville as it celebrates its annual Youth and Young Adult Day and honors the graduates of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Youth and Young Adult Day is a meaningful tradition that recognizes students who have reached important academic milestones while encouraging younger generations to pursue their own educational goals. This year's celebration honors graduates from high schools, colleges, and graduate programs across Northern Virginia and beyond. I include in the Record the names of this year's graduates in recognition of their achievements: High School Graduates: Dylan Cherry, Prince William County, Gainesville High School; Faith Afolabi, Prince William County, Battlefield High School; Laila Jones, Prince William County, Patriot High School; Wayne Henderson, III, Manassas City, Osbourn High School; Xavier Williams, Fairfax County, George C. Marshall High School; and Zachariah Teague, Loudoun County, John Champe High School. College and Post-Graduate Graduates: Tristan Marcellus Anderson, Fairfax County, Frostburg State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Exercise and Sport Science; Jaelen Elizabeth Barker, Prince William County, Temple University, Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography; Nia Michelle Bradley, Fairfax County, William & Mary, Bachelor of Arts in Government; Jarrett Dalton Carolina, Prince William County, Virginia State University, Master of Business Administration; Yuri Crenshaw, Prince William County, Spelman College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor [[Page E685]] in Visual Arts; Ajani Nyle Evans, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Development; Marquis Cetrel Freeman, Culpeper County, University of Northwestern Ohio, Bachelor of Business Administration; Nicholas Myles Hamm, Loudoun County, Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics; Darius Hill, Fairfax County, George Mason University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Tori Hudspeth, Fairfax County, George Mason University, Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy; Malani Kathleen Johnson, Manassas Park, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Concentration in Product and Brand Development; Marie Johnson, Fairfax County, Regent University School of Law, Master of Arts in Law and Financial Planning; Matthew Hayden Leverette, Prince William County, Denison University, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Dr. Fahren Auriel Nipple, Prince William County, Oklahoma State University, Doctor of Forensic Science with a Concentration in Forensic Psychology; Alissa Northan, Prince William County, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with a Concentration in Physical Evidence and a Minor in Chemistry; and Jasmine Wigington, Prince William County, Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Human Development. In addition to recognizing this year's graduates, the church's Scholarship Committee continues its longstanding tradition of supporting educational advancement through scholarship assistance and recognition programs. This year's awards include the Youth Ministry Monetary Award, Men's Ministry Monetary Award, Erin Peterson Award, Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union Scholarship, Lucy Cole Scholarship, Cameron Dudley Memorial Scholarship, and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Scholarship. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Centreville for its continued service to our community and in congratulating the graduates of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and the support of their families, friends, and educators. ____________________