[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 58 (Wednesday, April 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
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           CONGRESS OF FUTURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 11, 2018

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 9 high school 
students who were chosen by the National Academy of Future Scientists 
and Technologists to represent the State of Colorado as Delegates at 
the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders. The students are 
Daniela Arenas Berenste, Carter Brand, Benjamin Davis, Evelyn Esparza, 
Denita Guimaraes-Paez, Amanda Rees, Yoselin Thompson, Alex Truitt, and 
Christopher Zavakos.
  The Congress is an honors-only program for top students in our 
country who aspire to work in science, technology, engineering, or math 
(STEM) fields. These students are nominated by their teachers or the 
Academy based on their leadership ability, academic achievement, and 
dedication. This program is designed to inspire young people to go into 
STEM fields and provides a path, plan, and mentoring resources to help 
them reach their dreams. During the Congress, the students will have 
the chance to learn from luminaries of the STEM field including top 
scientific university deans, leaders from government and the private 
sector, and even Nobel laureates.
  These students' acceptance to this prestigious program is an 
incredible feat, and it is my honor to rise today and recognize the 
outstanding accomplishment of this future leader. Our nation greatly 
benefits from the achievements of scientists and technologists, and it 
is important that we continue to inspire younger generations to pursue 
careers in the STEM fields.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, 
I extend my congratulations to these students and wish them the best in 
their future endeavors.

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