[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO BYRAN HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL FED CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 1997

  Mr. BRADY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize six students from 
Bryan High School who competed in the National Fed Challenge sponsored 
by the Federal Reserve System. These students claimed the National Fed 
Challenge title for Bryan High for the second consecutive year. Team 
members include Jesse Dyer, C.W. Faulkner, Sarah Henry, William 
Scarmardo, Sarah Stasny, and William Strawser. They were coached by 
teachers Laura Wagner and Janyce Kinley.
  The Fed Challenge competition seeks to increase students's knowledge 
and understanding of economics, monetary policy, and the role of the 
Federal Reserve in the national economy. Competition requires six-
member teams to research and analyze economic policy and present 
recommendations to a panel of judges at a mock meeting of the Federal 
Open Market Committee.
  The Bryan High School team won the championship in Washington, DC, on 
May 1, 1997, competing against teams from other Federal Reserve 
districts. Judges for the national title event included Alice Rivlin, 
vice chair, Broad of Governors; Donald L. Kohn, director of monetary 
affairs, Board of Governors; and Al Broaddus, president, Federal 
Reserve Bank of Richmond.
  I congratulate the students for their hard work and dedication. Their 
commitment to academic excellence is a tribute to Bryan High School, 
their families, and the State of Texas. I am confident that these fine 
students will grow to become solid citizens and community leaders.

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