[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING ILLINOIS' 11TH DISTRICT FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 2014

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize two intelligent and distinguished students from my district 
for receiving one of the most competitive merit-based grants in the 
world.
  The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the Department of State, Bureau 
of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is a prestigious international 
exchange program that serves to cultivate knowledge and understanding 
between citizens of the United States and those across the globe.
  Since its creation in 1946, the program has funded graduate study, 
research and teaching endeavors for over a quarter of a million people 
in 155 countries.
  After a rigorous selection process based on academic achievements and 
leadership potential, Ms. Natalie Cain, a native of Darien studying at 
the University of Miami, and Mr. Matthew Ropp, a native of Oswego 
studying at Northern Illinois University, were selected for this 
prestigious program, where they will continue their studies in the 
fields of public health and English, respectively.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
celebrating the achievements of these two individuals and I wish them 
the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.

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