[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 41 (Monday, March 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E594]
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                         RECOGNIZING WEN CHYAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Wen Chyan, 
from the 26th District of Texas, who was the winner of the Siemens 
Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science, and Technology.
  Wen Chyan's curiosity about chemistry was sparked by his parents, 
both scientists, at an early age. Wen's astuteness has earned him 
recognition from the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, U.S.A. Biology 
Olympiad, and the Texas Science and Engineering Fair. His ambition and 
desire to contribute to medical advancements prompted him to create an 
anti-microbial coating for medical devices, a development that has the 
potential to save lives. Wen is the first TAMS student to advance to 
such a high level in this competition, which features the research of 
more than 1,000 students. Wen's hard work has earned him high 
recognition and a $100,000 scholarship.
  I am proud to recognize Wen Chyan for the stunning research he has 
accomplished, the award he has received, and the promise he holds for 
the future of American science. It is a privilege to represent Mr. 
Chyan in the 26th District of Texas.

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