[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E555-E556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING THADDEUS HUGHES

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Thaddeus Hughes on winning the 4-H Youth in Action STEM 
Award.
  The 4-H Youth in Action Award honors 4-H'ers who have excelled in one 
of four areas: agriculture and animal sciences, citizenship, healthy 
living, and STEM. I'm very proud that, out of six million 4-H youth 
nationwide, Thaddeus was chosen as the Youth in Action STEM winner for 
his work to advance education in science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics.
  In the past year, he spent over 300 hours volunteering and mentoring. 
He currently serves as a mentor for the FIRST Lego League and the 
Illinois State Robotics Competition. He also created the curriculum for 
Spinning Robots, a 14-week after school organization focused on 
engaging students who lack the resources for involvement in the STEM 
fields. Last year, Thaddeus was selected among twenty individuals to be 
named one of Illinois' High School Innovators of 2015.

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  Thaddeus is a wonderful example of the many talented students in my 
district. I look forward to celebrating many more of this bright young 
man's accomplishments in the future.
  Congratulations, Thaddeus. I wish you the best of luck as you 
continue your education studying Mechanical Engineering.

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