Donald M. Payne: “Hard work pays off. Rasul Douglas, a graduate of East Orange Campus High School in East Orange, New Jersey, is now a…”

“Hard work pays off. Rasul Douglas, a graduate of East Orange Campus High School in East Orange, New Jersey, is now a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. This Sunday he will play in the Super Bowl. Rasul is one of seven siblings raised by his grandmother. He spent his first 2 years of college at Nassau Community College where he trekked 50 miles from home to class and practice every day, slept on the floor, and sometimes went hungry in pursuit of his dream. Rasul transferred to West Virginia University and was then selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. Mr. Speaker, Rasul Douglas' success is a testament to how far a good work ethic can take you. Rasul is a shining star for young people in my district. Even a Giants fan like me can recognize talent like his. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish Rasul and the Eagles good luck in this weekend's Super Bowl. ____________________”