[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 182 (Wednesday, November 30, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
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              RECOGNIZING SAMANTHA GRAY OF SPRINGFIELD, VA

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Samantha Gray, 
a 2011 Critical Language Scholarship Program Recipient. Samantha has 
been identified by her educators for her academic excellence, 
leadership potential and exemplary citizenship to participate in the 
Critical Language Scholarship Program in Kyoto, Japan.
  This Critical Language Scholarship Program allows students to 
participate in daily educational activities in Kyoto, Japan, as well as 
the surrounding areas. The program provides participants with the 
opportunity to build relationships with young leaders from all over the 
world with an intense focus in the Japanese language, one of the 
thirteen ``critical needs'' foreign languages determined by the 
Department of State for summer 2012. At the end of the program, 
participants receive a certificate of completion.
  Samantha is a student at the University of Georgia. It is inspiring 
to see young people who are interested in international educational and 
developmental experiences such as these.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
remarkable achievement by Samantha Gray and wishing her continued 
success in her further pursuits.

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