[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S2722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
exceptional work of seventeen students who are being honored on April 
18, 2000, at the ``Excellence in Education'' Awards Program. Each year, 
the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce recognizes a group of students 
whose ability and enthusiasm have not only proved to be outstanding, 
but also, I am told, has managed to please their teachers on a daily 
basis.
  The purpose of the event is to provide these students with a job-
shadowing experience in the field of their interest. For one day, the 
students work with local professionals in their chosen field, providing 
them with an unforgettable, and also inspirational, experience. Over 
the years, the chosen fields have ranged from medical specialties, to 
creative and performing arts, to business, to technology, and many 
more.
  Mr. President, I applaud the following seventeen students for their 
outstanding efforts, and thank the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce for 
not only recognizing them, but encouraging them to continue their 
enthusiastic approach to education: Jeff Austin, Letrice Hudson, Elias 
Numan, Bryan Phillips, Heather Zygmontowicz, Tenealle Tenwolde, Collin 
Lasko, Lyndsay McGarry, Kyle Morrison, Brandon See, Jamiecee Baker, 
Deitra Officer, Ty Bleuenstein, Monique Bramlett, Cristal Moore, Pakou 
Ly, and Kenneth Venable. On behalf of the entire United States Senate, 
I congratulate them on their participation in the ``Excellence in 
Education'' Awards Program.

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