[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ERIC LIAW AND THE REST OF TEAM USA IN 
                   THE INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD

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                          HON. CHARLES K. DJOU

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. DJOU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Eric Liaw and the 
rest of the American high school students representing the United 
States at the 2010 International Biology Olympiad in Changwon, South 
Korea. Team USA placed first overall and placed among the top 
competitors in the individual competition.
  Eric Liaw is the first student from Hawai`i to ever advance to the 
International Biology Olympiad and I would like to congratulate him and 
the rest of the USA Team for their tremendous accomplishment.
  I am proud that America's youth are excelling in the ever-growing 
science and technology fields. I will continue to support initiatives, 
like the International Biology Olympiad, which promote academic 
excellence, encourage our students to specialize in subjects that 
interest them, and allow our students to interact with peers from 
around the world who share those interests. Education is crucial to our 
success as a nation and we must continue to ensure that quality 
education remains a priority.
  On behalf of the parents and teachers of the First Congressional 
District of Hawai`i, I would like to extend my congratulations to Eric 
Liaw and Team USA for their hard work and success at the International 
Biology Olympiad.

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