[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2240]
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                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHINICHI KOBAYASHI

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress to pay 
tribute to an extraordinary man. Earlier this year Shinichi Kobayashi 
traveled from his native Japan to Montrose, Colorado. He did this for 
one reason: to promote friendship and understanding between the 
children of our two nations.
  A veteran educator, Shinichi has taught junior high school in Tokyo 
for fifteen years. He comes to the United States as part of the 
International Internship Program, which attempts to organize cultural 
exchanges in order to promote international understanding. Currently, 
Mr. Kobayashi is sharing the Japanese culture with students from 
Cottonwood Elementary School. In addition to teaching, Mr. Kobayashi 
has become involved in after-school activities in his local community 
as well. In exchange, the children have taught Shinichi about American 
culture and the English language, lessons Shinichi will take back with 
him to Tokyo.
  Mr. Speaker, Shinichi Kobayashi has dedicated his time and effort to 
promoting mutual understanding and goodwill between Japan and the 
United States. As the result of this dedication, many of Colorado's 
young people have had the opportunity to experience Japanese culture 
firsthand. For his efforts to advance understanding and promote 
international cooperation, I am honored to join with my colleagues in 
recognizing Shinichi Kobayashi here today.

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