[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS ANDERS, MISS REBEKAH STEELMAN AND MR. BLAKE 
                                 REEVES

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2018

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of 
Ohio's 15th Congressional District to recognize the hard work and 
success of Mr. Thomas Anders, Miss Rebekah Steelman, and Mr. Blake 
Reeves. These three young people recently represented Lancaster High 
School and our community in a statewide competition hosted by the 
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Their 
dedication and skill earned them first place in Entrepreneurship and 
the opportunity to compete in the national competition this June.
  Mr. Anders, Miss Steelman, and Mr. Reeves displayed impressive 
planning and design capabilities in their project: developing a new 
restaurant. From the floor plan and the menu, to licensing and local 
laws, no detail was overlooked. Couple their meticulous planning with 
their vision and creativity, and it is easy to see how they surpassed 
their competitors.
  The success of these students showcases the importance of ensuring 
all students have access to enriching educational experiences that 
maximize individual achievement and potential. I want to thank Mr. 
Anders, Miss Steelman, and Mr. Reeves, as well as all those involved in 
FCCLA, for demonstrating the value in bridging the gap between school 
and the workforce.
  In addition to their prize and the opportunity to compete against 
students from across the nation, Mr. Anders, Miss Steelman, and Mr. 
Reeves have each been awarded a scholarship towards their studies at 
Sullivan University in the fall. I am confident that their 
entrepreneurial skills will be put to good use in all future endeavors, 
and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish.
  I am honored to represent such young, hardworking, and zealous 
students in the U.S. House of Representatives. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating Mr. Thomas Anders, Miss Rebekah Steelman, and 
Mr. Blake Reeves, and wishing them the best of luck in their upcoming 
competition.

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