[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 196 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. DELANEY DESKIN

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2019

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Delaney Deskin of 
Longmont, Colorado. Delaney was one of only 550 undergraduate or 
graduate students in the United States to be awarded the Department of 
State's Critical Language Scholarship for 2019. As part of this 
prestigious honor she traveled to Jaipur, India during the summer of 
2019 to study Hindi.
   The intensive study of foreign languages is one of the most 
important ways to prepare our young people for the globalized 21st 
century economy. The scholarship program increases America's engagement 
with the world and increases national competitiveness while sharing 
American values and culture abroad. Many program alumni go on to 
distinguished careers in public service using the skills they gained 
through the scholarship program.
   I commend Delaney for her commitment to serving as an exemplary 
citizen ambassador for the United States. Her selection for this 
incredible honor is a testament to years of hard work and 
determination. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Delaney 
Deskin for her many accomplishments, including being awarded the 
Critical Language Scholarship.

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