[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E845]
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  CONGRESSMAN DALE E. KILDEE HONORS PONTIAC CENTRAL/DELPHI FIRST TEAM

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 1997

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the continued 
collaboration of some remarkable students with dedicated members of the 
private sector. This collaboration has resulted in national recognition 
and a renewed commitment to high academic success.
  One year ago, I had the privilege of standing before you on behalf of 
a group of students from Central High School, located in Pontiac, MI, 
and the staff of Delphi Interior and Lighting of Troy, MI. These people 
created a team to compete in the Fifth Annual FIRST [For Inspiration 
and Recognition of Science and Technology] national competition. Their 
efforts resulted in the award for best new team. This year, they 
returned to competition and were honored with the competition's highest 
award, the Chairman's Award for overall excellence. Rewarding their 
efforts, President Clinton has invited them to the White House to 
demonstrate their winning entry.
  Under the supervision of Central faculty members Birta Allen, Michael 
Martus, Michael McIntyre, Robert Rich, and Arthur Williams, the student 
team includes: Glynn Gooch, Travis Hilliard, Myder Ly, Tanea Andrews, 
Kristy Bell, Brandon Breault, Steven Carpenter, Alfredo Cobos, Armand 
Collins, Katie Curran-Morris, Modesto De La O, Tabitha Durham, Balam 
Embarcadero, David Goldsmith, Jessica Golem, Benjamin Graham, Regina 
Griffin, Janine Harper, Alicia Harris, Danielle Harvey, Hmong Her, 
Betty Kelley, Chong Lee, Moua Lee, Misty Lewis, Ronnitrea Pilgrim, 
Bianca Potter, David Potter, Angela Soldan, Paul Taylor, Natalie 
Walker, Houa Yang, Lisa Yang, Mary Yang, and Pa Yang.
  Members of the Delphi engineering team include: Dr. Joseph Johnson, 
Hassan Anahid, Mike Aubry, Craig Blanchard, Robert Brooks, Michael 
Ciavaglia, Norm Cooper, Fred Conlon, Joe Cranston, Ken Katterheinrich, 
Saundra Marion, Mark Nicholas, Randy Poole, William Priest, Lloyd 
Rogers, Charles Salmonowicz, David Sedlak, Ken Siegfried, Ronald White, 
Ronald Wilde, Kimberley Will, and Joe Ottenbaker.
  Mr. Speaker, at a time when the future of our young adults is a 
constant concern, I am happy to honor these exemplary individuals. This 
team is a perfect example of what can be accomplished through a strong 
partnership between our students and the community, and only by 
encouragement and reinforcement will they truly success.

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