[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 41 (Thursday, March 7, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E269-E270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF HOLLY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                          HON. GEORGE HOLDING

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 7, 2019

  Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a group of 
nine outstanding sixth graders at Holly Grove Middle School--one of ten 
national finalists in the 2019 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest.
  This nationwide competition challenges students to use science, 
technology, engineering and math skills to formulate ideas for 
addressing local issues in their communities.
  The group of sixth graders at Holly Grove developed an innovative bus 
stop sign that activates flashing lights to alert nearby drivers and 
pedestrians when a bus is 300 feet away. The advanced stop sign is 
powered by solar

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energy and even changes colors as the bus gets closer.
  With STEM technology poised to be a centerpiece of the 21st century 
economy and job market, it is so exciting to see young students display 
such talent and technological ingenuity.
  Congratulations to all the students and faculty members at Holly 
Grove involved in the project. I wish them all the best of luck as they 
compete for the national grand prize.

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