[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 114 (Thursday, August 5, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S10509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRISTOPHER CUEVA

 Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a 
constituent of mine, Mr. Christopher Cueva of Anchorage, Alaska, for 
his selection to attend the Research Science Institute's intensive six-
week summer program. The program, held at the Massachusetts Institute 
of Technology in conjunction with the Center for Excellence in 
Education, prepares students to be future world leaders, advancing 
science and technology on every level.
  Christopher was one of 50 high school students selected for this 
program from across the country. All of the students considered for the 
program scored in the top one percent of those taking the PSAT exam. He 
shows extremely well rounded extra-curricular activities along with a 
strong academic background.
  I am proud to see young people such as Christopher attaining academic 
success at a young age. It gives me hope and faith to see our education 
system producing individuals that have the capability to lead our 
country into the next millennium.
  I believe it is important that we congratulate Christopher and all 
the students selected for this elite program. I also want to 
congratulate the Center for Excellence in Education and MIT for 
continuing their work of advancing our country's work in science and 
technology. I am confident that Christopher will take full advantage of 
the opportunities before him, and again my congratulations to 
him.

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