Recognizing Stella Apicella

Floor Speech

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Mr. LATIMER. Madam Speaker, let me celebrate young Stella Apicella, a sixth grader at Blind Brook Middle School in Rye Brook, as she prepares to become a bat mitzvah on May 30.

I have seen Stella grow up over the years, the daughter of Joe Apicella and Tara Rosenblum, two prominent Westchester residents. Stella is growing as a confident, thoughtful, and compassionate young woman. She loves basketball--go Knicks--soccer, dancing, and fashion. She is a talented public speaker through debate club and by sharing the stage at times with her prominent mother.

Most importantly, Stella gives back to her community. She stands up for others, and she always looks out for the underdog, qualities that will serve her well far beyond this special day.

Stella, mazel tov on this great accomplishment.

Madam Speaker, from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, I send my best to her.

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