[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 76 (Tuesday, June 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 74TH ANNUAL SCRIPPS HOWARD NATIONAL SPELLING BEE

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
a group of outstanding New Mexico students for participating in the 
74th Annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee held last week in 
Washington, DC. The participants have demonstrated hard work and 
determination. They are New Mexico's finest spellers.
  Sarah Paige Berling, 13 of Albuquerque, is an honor student, member 
of her local YMCA swim team, and a violinist for the Albuquerque Junior 
Orchestra. Sarah also enjoys reading, writing, drawing and attending 
her Sunday night youth group meetings. She attends school at home.
  Brendan T. Guinn, 10, of Gallup, enjoys all his academic studies, 
especially mathematics. Brendan likes to read and explore the canyons 
and backcountry of the Navajo reservation where he and his family 
reside. Brendan is interested in a career as an U.S. Navy Seal.
  Jackie Metts, 13, of Clovis, participated in the last year's 2000 
national finals. Jackie plays the trumpet in her school's varsity band, 
participates in the gifted students program at Yucca Junior High 
School, and is also a member of the National Junior Honor Society. 
Jackie enjoys English and is a fan of the Harry Potter series.
  Julie E. Palmer, 14, of Kirtland is a straight A student and was the 
winner of her school's seventh grade English, History and Science 
awards. Julie's interests include writing, rock-climbing, reading, 
soccer, hockey, and music. She has won numerous piano awards and was 
selected as the 2001 Young Artist by the San Juan College Fine Arts 
department.
  I want to commend each student for their time and commitment they 
invested to prepare for this competition. I applaud their hard work and 
determination and wish them well in their bright futures.

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