[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        COMMENDING VATSALA GOYAL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Vatsala Goyal for 
being selected as a 2007 National Merit Scholarship Awards winner. 
Vatsala is a student at Dunbar High School in Fort Worth, Texas.
  The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition 
held annually. Students are initially evaluated by their performance on 
the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Of the 
approximately 1.4 million entrants, only about 8200 students are 
selected as finalists.
  In this first announcement of 2007 winners, about 1000 high school 
seniors are awarded scholarships from various companies, foundations, 
and businesses. These organizations fund the scholarships to help some 
of our Nation's most capable students reach their potential.
  I wish to offer my congratulations to Vatsala. I would also like to 
recognize her parents and the faculty of Dunbar High School for their 
outstanding commitment to Vatsala's education. I wish her even greater 
success as she continues her education, and I am proud to represent her 
in the 26th District of Texas.

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