[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 72 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
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          TRIBUTE TO PUNAHOU SCHOOL NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL TEAM

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                         HON. COLLEEN HANABUSA

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2017

  Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Punahou School's 
win in the Hawaii Regional Science Bowl and for earning the opportunity 
to compete in the National Science Bowl for the second year in a row.
  Created by the Department of Energy's Office of Science in 1991, the 
National Science Bowl is one of the largest and most prestigious 
academic competitions in the United States. Over 265,000 students have 
participated throughout the National Science Bowl's 26 years. This 
year, over 14,000 students competed for a coveted spot in the National 
Science Bowl. Each team completed a series of daunting hands-on 
challenges that tested their knowledge. This meeting of some of the 
brightest student minds has encouraged thousands to expand their 
understanding of mathematics and science and pursue careers in such 
fields.
  This week, Punahou School will compete against 62 other high schools 
in the National Science Bowl. To the Punahou School team--John 
Winnicki, Andrew Winnicki, Anna Kimata, Deborah Wen, Conrad Newfield, 
and Coach Warren Huelsnitz--all the best in this year's competition. 
They are a great example to their peers and I wish them continued 
success in their education and careers.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent these students and their 
families in the United States Congress and I know all my colleagues in 
the House will join me in congratulating them on competing in the 
National Science Bowl Finals 2017.

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