[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DANIEL LEONARD

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Daniel Leonard, of Mount Ayr, Iowa for earning the Gold 
Medal in ``Electrical Construction Wiring'' at the 2016 SkillsUSA 
competition.
  SkillsUSA is a collaborative effort among students, instructors and 
industry representatives to ensure the nation has a skilled workforce. 
The purpose of this championship is to reward students for excellence, 
involve industry professionals in directly evaluating students' 
performance and keep training relevant to employers' needs today. 
Daniel Leonard received the highest score ever awarded at this 
competition. He is a 2009 graduate of Mount Ayr High School, and earned 
his Associate of Arts degree from Southwestern Community College in 
Creston in 2011, completing his Associate of Applied Science degree in 
electrical technology in 2015.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by Daniel Leonard demonstrates the 
rewards of harnessing one's talents and sharing them with the world. 
His efforts embody the Iowa spirit. I am honored to represent Iowans 
like him in the United States Congress. I know that all of my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives will join me 
in congratulating Daniel Leonard for his achievements and in wishing 
him nothing but continued success.

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