[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
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                         HONORING ADAM CEARLEY

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
exceptional young man whose financial acumen just made his college 
expenses less of a burden. In the process of doing so, he's learned 
some valuable life skills.
  Round Rock High School freshman Adam Cearley was awarded a $20,000 
scholarship after ranking sixth among 11,000 students nationwide in the 
H&R Block Budget Challenge. This innovative two-month, in-school 
simulation tasked students to manage money online based on a fictional 
profile. Students received a virtual salary, which they used to pay 
bills, invest in retirement, and manage loans to get points. Adam took 
to the challenging project early on, impressing both his peers and his 
teachers with his sound money management.
  Not only does the simulation serve as a fun activity to ease students 
into business lessons, it's important for teenagers to learn financial 
lessons early. The skills teens like Adam learn from this will serve 
them well throughout their lives.
  Young leaders like Adam Cearley show that the future for our nation 
is a bright one. I congratulate him on his great achievement and wish 
him nothing but the best in the years ahead.

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