[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 70 (Friday, May 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING 11 CONGRESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OF MERIT WINNERS

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2013

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplished 
students who earned the Certificate of Congressional Merit for their 
exemplary citizenship and academic excellence. Eleven 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. They have made significant 
contributions to their schools and communities and stand out to faculty 
and staff as students that would never ask for recognition for their 
efforts.
  I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to honor these eleven students for their 
successful high school careers and to wish them all the best in their 
bright futures: Alyssa Haus, Becker High School; Brianna Vickerman, Big 
Lake High School; Isaac Darland, Dassel-Cokato High School; Trey 
Soukup, Delano High School; Eric Rapheal, Forest Lake High School; 
Diane Wertish, Immaculate Conception Academy; Hannah Zipoy, Kimball 
Area High School; Emily Kirby, Legacy Christian Academy; Michael 
Witschen, Monticello High School; McKenzie van der Hagen, Rocori High 
School; Isaac Eickhoff, St. Cloud Christian School.
  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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