[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1024-E1025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            MISS WENDY GUEY

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
seventh grader who has achieved an amazing goal. Miss Wendy Guey, of 
Palm Beach Gardens, has captured the eye of America and the 
championship title of the 69th Annual National Spelling Bee.
  It is wonderful to see how pure determination is still alive in our 
society. Wendy has been striving toward winning the national spelling 
bee for many years; however, the time was not right. Instead of being 
discouraged, Wendy persevered to finally reach the

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championship level. The only obstacle between Wendy and her lifelong 
goal was the word ``vivisepulture.'' No matter how difficult the words 
were, Wendy held tough and her hard work finally paid off on Thursday, 
May 30, 1996.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to say how proud I am of Wendy for this special 
accomplishment in her young life. Wendy is a gifted role model for 
youngsters as one who never gives up, and, in the end, is successful.
  Wendy has been aided by many individuals along the way. I would like 
to thank Wendy's parents, Ching and Susan Guey for their constant love 
and support. Also, I commend the educators and staff at the School of 
the Arts for the encouragement they gave Wendy throughout this journey. 
Wendy Guey is an extraordinary gifted young lady, and her success is 
exemplified through her work ethic. Without her focus and 
determination, the title of 1996 Spelling Bee Champion might still be a 
dream for Wendy Guey.

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