[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1310]
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         HONORING 14 CONGRESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OF MERIT WINNERS

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplished 
students who earned the Certificate of Congressional Merit for their 
exemplary citizenship and academic excellence. Fourteen students from 
Minnesota's Sixth District were nominated by their schools for this 
prestigious award and it is a great privilege to be able to share their 
accomplishments with this Congress.
  These students have shown that they can set and achieve goals, work 
as a team member or a leader, contribute to a larger cause, all while 
making time for study and friendships as well. They have made 
significant contributions to their schools and communities and stand 
out to faculty and staff as students that would never ask for 
recognitions for their efforts.
  I rise today, Madam Speaker, to honor these fourteen students for 
their successful high school careers and to wish them all he best in 
their bright futures:
  Mr. Chris Neumann of Winsted, Holy Trinity School; Mr. Joshua Putnam 
of Woodbury, New Life Academy; Mr. Kevin Capp of Andover, Andover High 
School; Ms. Jacqueline Lee of Becker, Becker High School; Ms. Mysee 
Chang of Corcoran, Buffalo High School; Mr. Michael Roth of Delano, 
Delano High School; Mr. Tyler Rausch of Elk River, Elk River Senior 
High School; Mr. Thomas Linn of Watkins, Kimball Area High School and 
ALC; Ms. Kayla Ruff of Monticello, Monticello High School; Mr. Russell 
O'Fallon of Paynesville, Paynesville Area Secondary School; Ms. Tracy 
Skluzacek of Cold Spring, Rocori High School; Mr. Jacob Horn of St. 
Michael, St. Michael-Albertville High School; Ms. Courtney Ledo of 
Stillwater, Stillwater High School; and Ms. Rebecca Lauer of Albany, 
Immaculate Conception Academy.
  It was best said by beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss, ``The more 
that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, 
the more places you'll go.'' These students are the bright future we 
have to look forward to in Minnesota and in our nation. We are looking 
forward to the successes they will have and the dreams they will follow 
and, the places they will go.

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