[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF MISS PHENIX CITY 2018--STELLA KONTOS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2017

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
to recognize Miss Phenix City 2018, Stella Kontos.
  Stella is a junior at Auburn University majoring in Chemical 
Engineering and minoring in Business. She is vice president of the 
College of Engineering and on the university's Dean's List. Stella is 
also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Cardinal Key, Lambda Sigma Honors 
Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate 
Scholars and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
  Seven years ago, Stella founded her personal platform S.T.A.G.E. 
(Science, Technology, And Girls in Engineering). Stella works to 
increase female student participation in Engineering. She's the student 
liaison to the ``100 Women Strong'' organization and has spent 1,200 
hours speaking to over 5,000 students in 25 different classrooms and 
conference settings.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Miss Phenix City 2018, 
Stella Kontos.

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