[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E946]
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HONORING MARK ARNCE ON BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE 
 SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS AS A DELEGATE TO THE CONGRESS OF FUTURE 
                   SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mark Arnce, of Joplin, 
Missouri, who has been accepted by the National Academy of Future 
Scientists and Technologists as a delegate to the Congress of Future 
Scientists and Technology Leaders.
  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. It takes place 
in the University of Massachusetts over 3 days, and helps to spark 
meaningful dialogues and exchanges of ideas between future leaders in 
the fields of science and technology.
  To be considered for acceptance as 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. It is 
an incredibly selective opportunity, and those students who qualify for 
selection have done so because of their hard work and diligence to 
their studies, not to mention their impressive intellect.
  Mr. Speaker, Mark Arnce, who attends Carl Junction High School, has 
shown that he excels in his studies, and has demonstrated a passion for 
a career in science. He will soon be representing Missouri at this 
conference, and I have the utmost confidence that he will do an 
excellent job. On behalf of Missouri's Seventh Congressional District, 
I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating him for this 
achievement and wish him luck in all his future endeavors.

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