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Dream of Attending the Historic Inauguration of Barak Obama comes TRUE for lucky High School Senior!

US Representative Jim Cooper, from Nashville TN, like all US Congressmen received tickets to the Barak Obama Inauguration to hand out as he so chose. He had over 6000 requests for tickets but decided to give 198 to leaders in the African-American community, College Students, and to volunteers of the Obama campaign. Others were won in a lottery. Ted Helm, a Rotary Club member with Jim Cooper, also donated round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations to one lucky winner.

Quincy Robinson, a senior at Martin Luther King High School learned Monday evening, at a gathering to announce the winners of the tickets, that he had not only won tickets to the inauguration but that he and his mother would have their airfare and hotel taken care of too!

The Congressman and his staff wanted to award the package to someone special and deserving. Because MLK is an excellent school, and the name being significant to the upcoming event they decided that a student from there should be given the package. They then contacted the principal Schunn Turner to ask for a suggestion.

Mr Turner chose Quincy because "He volunteers in the office at the end of the day. He always has the same smile every day". Quincy also tutors disadvantaged women returning to school. He plans to study Math at college next year.

Congratuations Quincy and Enjoy your TRIP!!!!

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Connie Harveyis a local agent with Pilkerton Realtors, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals. She can be reached at 615-371-2474.


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6 comments • Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate • January 14 2009 10:45AM

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What an awesome story!!!!I hope Quincy has a wonderful time.  It will certainly bring him memories that will last a life time.

Posted by Holly Weatherwax--Your Realtor® in Northern VA (Momentum Realty,LLC) over 3 years ago

Holly - I couldn't agree with you more. He and his mother are going together.

Posted by Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Pilkerton Realtors) over 3 years ago

What a wonderful opportunity for him, and an event he will never forget.

Posted by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty) over 3 years ago

Christine - I can't even imagine being able to have a seat there watching the event! I would be one of the millions in the crowds and not enjoying it at all.

Posted by Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Pilkerton Realtors) over 3 years ago

What a great story.  Quincy will be attending a once in a lifetime event--how amazing is that? I wish him and his mom one terrific time!

Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ) over 3 years ago

Carole - What great stories and memories he will have to share when he returns.

Posted by Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Pilkerton Realtors) over 3 years ago

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