[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 88 (Wednesday, June 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E916]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING NEUQUA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2013

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
congratulate students from Neuqua Valley High School, in Naperville, 
Illinois, for placing 2nd in the 10th annual national SIFMA Foundation 
Stock Market Game or ``Capitol Hill Challenge.'' This marks the 3rd 
year in a row that students from Neuqua Valley High School have placed 
either 1st or 2nd, earning them a trip to Washington, D.C.
  Under the guidance of Kevin Geers, this year's participating team 
members, Manas Gosavi, Fahad Khan, Manish Lakkamsani, Colin Pinto and 
Tyler Rund, produced a portfolio with a value of $246,823.00, a return 
of over 138 percent.
  During the 14-week competition, students invest a hypothetical 
$100,000 in listed stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, with the objective 
of learning the value of investing and saving. The Capitol Hill 
Challenge allows students to enhance their understanding of the global 
economy, while simultaneously strengthening their knowledge of our 
government.
  I am delighted to see students taking an interest in expanding their 
financial literacy and awareness of the capital markets. As a 
businessman who understands the value of financial planning, I know how 
rewarding it can be to discover what you can accomplish if you start 
with a plan.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Neuqua 
Valley High School, not only on this remarkable feat, but also on their 
ongoing efforts to generate enthusiasm in the fields of economics and 
business. They truly embody their mission of ``commitment to 
excellence.''

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