[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 84 (Thursday, June 13, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S4476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MIHAELA GHITA

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Mihaela 
Ghita, a graduating senior at Manchester High School West in 
Manchester, NH. There is much to celebrate about Mihaela's academic 
achievements, but one of her most notable accomplishments is that she 
has never missed a day of school since the day she entered first grade.
  Mihaela is an active member of West's school community. She competes 
in throwing events for the school's track and field team and is also a 
member of West's gymnastics squad. In addition, Mihaela has gone above 
and beyond academic requirements by completing an extended learning 
opportunity, volunteering to read with and tutor the school's special 
needs students. She is also an active volunteer in the greater 
Manchester community.
  Mihaela's dedication to her education and her commitment to being 
present to learn every day is truly admirable. As a former public 
school teacher and parent, I understand and appreciate how unusual and 
unique it is for a student to attend every day of school for an 
academic year, but it is truly impressive that she has never missed a 
day at any point in her studies. The maturity and sense of dedication 
that Mihaela has demonstrated will serve her well in whatever field she 
chooses. I am confident that Mihaela will achieve success in her future 
pursuits.
  High school graduation is a special time in a student's life, and I 
am pleased to rise today to recognize Mihaela's unique attendance 
accomplishment. However, I would also like to extend my sincerest 
congratulations to Mihaela and all of her classmates who will be 
joining her on Saturday, June 15, 2013, for their graduation ceremony. 
While the students may be heading in different directions, they will 
always share the common bond of being graduates of Manchester High 
School West. Once again, I would like to recognize Mihaela Ghita on 
achieving her exemplary attendance record. I know that her family, her 
friends, and the entire West community join me in congratulating her 
and celebrating her many accomplishments.

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