[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 22, 1994]
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      A SALUTE TO KENTUCKY'S VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUB OF AMERICA

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                         HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 22, 1994

  Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, since its inception the Kentucky Vocational 
Industrial Club of America [VICA] has provided rich opportunities to 
young Kentuckians whose talents and interests are especially suited to 
careers in business and vocational pursuits. Kentucky VICA has hosted 
its Canadian counterpart, Skills Canada, at VICA's national conventions 
for the past 3 years.
  Kentucky VICA has assisted Skills Canada with the planning of the 
national Canadian competitions, and last year Kentucky VICA 
participated in Canada's 1993 competition called the Skills Olympics.
  Again this year, Kentucky VICA has been invited to send its Kentucky 
State gold medalists to compete in the 1994 Canadian competition. As 
the official representatives of the United States, Kentucky VICA 
members will have the opportunity to compete in 20 secondary school 
level events; including 17 technical and 3 leadership development 
events, and in 17 post-secondary school level technical events.
  Not only is this invitation a great honor to Kentucky VICA and all 
its members, but it provides a distinct opportunity for the students to 
develop the skills, the poise, and confidence which will be called upon 
daily as Kentucky VICA students move into their career paths.
  Under the able leadership of Charles A. Pierce, members of the 
Kentucky VICA team to the Skills Canada even brought home 15 medals in 
1993. It has been called a rewarding ``northern exposure'' experience, 
and I wish for the Kentucky competitors the same success in going for 
the gold in 1994.

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