[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   HONORING KENDALL EVELYN MARCHANT'S EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION AT THE 
                    HOCKADAY SCHOOL IN DALLAS, TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2018

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my granddaughter, Kendall 
Evelyn Marchant, on her eighth grade graduation today at The Hockaday 
School in Dallas, Texas. For over a hundred years, The Hockaday School 
has been a world-renowned institution and is located in my 
congressional district. The school educates over 1,000 students from 
pre-K to 12th grade, with students coming from not only North Texas, 
but across the country and around the globe.
  An important milestone in a student's academic journey at the school 
is the eighth grade graduation. This is particularly true for Kendall; 
she has accomplished much in her academic studies, most recently 
winning the eighth grade history award. Kendall has made her parents, 
Matthew and Lindsay Marchant, very delighted in her successes. Kendall 
has two sets of proud grandparents, Kenny and Donna Marchant of 
Coppell, Texas and Rod and Sherry Hill of Frisco, Texas.
  Students celebrate the conclusion of their Middle School academic 
studies by arriving in traditional white dresses and listening to 
congratulatory remarks from the administration, faculty, and a chosen 
student speaker. This terrific event marks the celebration of the 
eighth grade class and prepares them to assume added responsibilities 
as Upper School students in the fall. It is also one last hurdle to 
clear before the start of a well-earned summer vacation.
  Kendall has excelled both inside and outside of the classroom at 
Hockaday. She embodies the four cornerstones of the school: character, 
courtesy, scholarship, and athletics. In addition to her academic 
studies, she excels in drama, most recently being in the school play 
Annie, and she shines on the basketball court and softball field for 
her athletic teams.
  I ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring Kendall Marchant, 
and all the members and families of The Hockaday School Class of 2022, 
today on their eighth grade class graduation.

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