[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF VED VENGSARKER ACHIEVING A PERFECT SCORE ON THE 
                         AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Briar Woods High 
School's very own Ved Vengsarker on achieving a perfect score on the 
American College Test (ACT)--a respected college admissions test in the 
United States. Ved, now a high school junior, began studying diligently 
last summer in preparation, reviewing his ACT books during the week and 
taking several practice tests each weekend. His perfect score is not 
only a testament to his hard work and dedication, but also the 
exemplary teachers and faculty at Briar Woods High School located in 
Ashburn, Virginia who helped cultivate Ved's intellectual intrigue.
  Each year less than one-tenth of a percent of the ACT test-taking 
population receive a perfect score. Ved is a self-driven individual who 
understands the need to prepare early and continue practicing until you 
achieve your goal. It is young, hardworking students like Ved who will 
help Loudoun County, Virginia's 10th District, and even the United 
States grow tremendously in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Ved 
Vengsarker for achieving a perfect score on the ACT test. It is a 
privilege to represent him, and I wish him all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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