[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 30, 1994]
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              TRIBUTE TO MINNESOTA STUDENT GOING TO JAPAN

  Mr. DURENBERGER. Mr. President, today I would like to congratulate 
Robert Meyers, a senior at Wayzata Senior High School in Plymouth, MN 
for being chosen to take part in the Sony Student Project Abroad. Rob 
was chosen for this honor because of his outstanding achievements in 
academic and extra-curricular pursuits.
  Some of Rob's many achievements include: a 3.99 average on a 4.0 
scale--straight A average; outstanding Wayzata Student Music Award; 
All-State Orchestra; First Speaker Award at Concordia College Debate 
Tournment; a member of the state champion tennis team, and a nomination 
to the U.S. Senate Page Program.
  As you can see from the many accomplishments Rob has attained, he is 
not only extremely qualified to represent Minnesota in this program, 
but represents the kind of well-rounded student that Minnesota, or any 
State, would be proud to call its own.
  The Sony Student Project Abroad began in 1990 to celebrate Sony 
Corp., of America's 30th anniversary, by providing talented American 
students the opportunity to study science and mathematics in Japan. 
This program will not only encourage the pursuit of excellence in 
science and mathematics but also will foster a deeper understanding of 
Japan among American youth.
  As we enter into this highly techological information age, and as our 
world becomes increasingly interdependent, the importance of education 
in the science and the significance of international understanding are 
more critical than ever.
  Again, I would like to congratulate Rob on receiving this great honor 
and thank Sony for making an investment in our future, by encouraging 
American students to pursue academic excellence. I look forward to 
hearing of Rob's experiences upon his return from Japan.

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