[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MITCHELL HUSTON FOR HIS 2ND PLACE FINISH AT THE NATIONAL 
                        SPEECH DEBATE TOURNAMENT

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2017

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, 
Mitchell Huston, on his 2nd Place finish at the National Speech and 
Debate Tournament that took place in Birmingham, Alabama June 17-24, 
2017.
   Mitchell, who is a junior at Jefferson City High School, performed a 
piece entitled: ``Not a Genuine Black Man,'' by Brian Copeland. 
Mitchell chose this piece because of the important message it instills 
about the need for our society to be accepting of all races and creeds. 
Throughout his performance, Mitchell portrayed Brian Copeland's life 
story that involved years of criticism about his status in the African 
American community and eventually how Copeland confronted stigma and 
successfully overcame it. To make it to the National Tournament, 
Mitchell took 3rd place in the St. Louis District Tournament and at the 
National Speech and Debate Tournament, Mitchell placed 2nd in the prose 
category.
   To receive 2nd Place at the competition was a great accomplishment 
for Mitchell. As this was Mitchell's first year on the Jefferson City 
High Debate Team, Mitchell's coach, Jordan Hart, was especially excited 
with this accomplishment. While competing during the national 
competition, Mitchell exhibited humility and as he continued to excel, 
he gave the glory of his success to God. Besides his participation with 
the debate team, Mitchell is also a member of the Jefferson City High 
School football team and participates in several other extracurricular 
activities.
   I ask you to join me in congratulating Mitchell Huston on his 2nd 
Place finish at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. The 
commitment he has shown to the Jefferson City High School Debate team 
is a commendable accomplishment.

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