[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3]
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 CONGRATULATING THE COD STUDENTS ON WINNING THE DISTINGUISHED PROJECT 
         MERIT AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 2018

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize 
students from the College of DuPage. Recently, seven students received 
the Distinguished Project Merit Award from the American Institute of 
Architects for their work on a gathering pavilion.
  The students, Andrew Dunlop, Arlinda Haxhiu, Michael Keslinke, Jose 
Maldonado, Drew Peterson, Malak Saadeh, and Scott Sallmann, worked 
together to design, plan and build the gathering pavilion which is now 
located on the College of DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn. This student 
project was the overall focus of an eight week summer Design Build 
class. The wooden open-air structure was named Umbra 82 by the 
students. It takes the name Umbra from the darkest part of the shadow 
and the number 82 from the number of white boxes that make up the 
pavilion.
  These seven students came from all corners of DuPage County, and each 
member has a strong passion for architecture. In a project such as 
this, it was necessary that the members of the team work together and 
rely on one another. The hard work and long hours spent planning, 
designing, and creating of this project will prepare them for the 
rigors of an architectural career and serve them greatly in the future. 
The new pavilion will stand as a testament to the student's dedication 
and creativity and serve the community for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the students on winning 
the Distinguished Project Merit Award from the American Institute of 
Architects and wishing them the best of luck in the future.

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