[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E875-E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          COMMENDING KIM TRAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Kim Tran for 
being selected as a 2007 National Merit Scholarship Awards winner. Kim 
is a student at Birdville High School in North Richland Hills, TX.
  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 8,200 students are 
selected as finalists.
  In this first announcement of 2007 winners, about 1,000 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.
  Kim is ranked first in her class at Birdville High School. Aside from 
academics, Kim holds leadership positions in numerous clubs

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and organizations. She has led the school's math and science teams to 
victory while attaining some personal awards. Recently, Kim was 
accepted to Stanford University.
  I wish to offer my congratulations to Kim. I would also like to 
recognize her parents and the faculty of Birdville High School for 
their outstanding commitment to Kim'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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