[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 74 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SKYLER SMITH ON BEING ACCEPTED AS A DELEGATE TO THE CONGRESS 
OF FUTURE SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF 
                  FUTURE SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Seneca High School 
Student Skyler Smith, of Seneca, Missouri, on her being accepted as a 
delegate to the Congress of Future Scientists and Technology Leaders by 
the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists.
  The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders is an honors-
only program that is designed to motivate and direct the top students 
in the United States. It is specifically for students who aspire to be 
scientists, engineers and technologists, and helps to provide a path 
and mentorship for students to accomplish those dreams.
  To be considered for acceptance a delegate, applicants must be 
recommended by either a teacher or member of the Academy based on a 
proven track record of academic excellence. Students must have a 
minimum of a 3.5 GPA and represent all 50 states and Puerto Rico. 
Students like Skyler, who qualify for this incredibly selective honor, 
exemplify top-tier diligence and academic talent.
  Mr. Speaker, Skyler Smith has shown that she excels in her studies 
and has demonstrated a passion for a career in science. She will soon 
be representing the future of the state of Missouri at this conference 
and I have the utmost confidence that she will do an excellent job. I 
would like to extend my personal congratulations for her achievement, 
and on behalf of the 7th District of Missouri, I would like to thank 
her for representing our community.

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