[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 199 (Thursday, December 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2366-E2367]
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                         TRIBUTE TO MARCIN GORA

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 1995

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young and 
talented individual from my home State of Michigan, Marcin Gora of 
Shelby Township. Marcin recently traveled to Lyon, France, where he 
competed in the International Vocational Training Competitions [IVTC] 
as part of Team USA.
  Team USA was fielded by the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America 
[VICA]--a national organization of students in public high schools 

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and college vocational-technical institutions. This year's team was 
composed of 14 of America's best future workers and they competed 
against 28 other countries in the Biennial IVTC. They achieved the 
highest overall team score in the history of the United States' 
participation--a world-class standing.
  At a time when some are questioning America's ability to compete, our 
placement at this competition illustrates that American workers can and 
will compete with any nation. Without a doubt, Marcin Gora is indeed 
exceptional, but he epitomizes the abilities and skill level that all 
Americans can and should achieve. With the support of organizations 
like VICA and the efforts of people like Marcin Gora, we will continue 
to lead the world in the development of new technologies and the 
production of world-class products and services.
  I congratulate Marcin Gora and all the members of Team USA for their 
outstanding performance at the International Vocational Training 
Competitions. I urge my colleagues to support them as they work to 
ensure that America remains the industrial leader of the world.

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