[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1830]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JOANN DiGENNARO, PRESIDENT, CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN 
EDUCATION, FOR BEING HONORED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF BULGARIA AND THE ST. 
            CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I wish to recognize and 
celebrate the honor that was bestowed by the Government of Bulgaria and 
the St. Cyril and St. Methodius International Foundation to Joann 
DiGennaro, President of the Center for Excellence in Education.
  Founded in 1983 and located in McLean, Virginia, the mission of the 
Center for Excellence in Education is to nurture young scholars to 
careers in excellence and leadership in science and technology and to 
encourage international collaborations in the global community. The 
Center has a 23-year record of achievement in identifying and 
motivating future leaders in science and technology. All programs 
provided by the Center are free of cost to participating students.
  As co-chair of the Bulgaria Caucus, I would like to congratulate 
Joann on her philanthropic and educational work benefiting the United 
States and Bulgaria. Joann's leadership as President of the Center for 
Excellence in Education has allowed her to secure donations of 
educational and medical equipment in Bulgaria. She has been pivotal in 
creating a stronger relationship between the U.S. and Bulgaria. Her 
hard work should be commended as Bulgaria continues to strengthen its 
democracy. America is a grateful partner with Bulgaria in NATO, and 
this year we celebrate Bulgaria's admission to the European Union.
  I want to wish Mrs. DiGennaro best wishes and good fortune in her 
future projects.

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