[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING LILIAN SMITH OF COEUR d'ALENE IDAHO

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                           HON. RUSS FULCHER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 10, 2020

  Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of Lilian 
Smith of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. At a young age, Lilian found she had a 
love for mathematics and a passion to share her knowledge with her 
fellow students. As she entered high school, Lilian created a non-
profit to organize competitive math teams and peer mentoring programs 
at over 12 local schools in the Coeur d'Alene area. When first 
starting, Lilian convinced a local elementary school to start an after-
school math team, and it grew from there. Through her work, Lillian has 
recruited dozens of student coaches, mentors, and has even secured 
funding for the future growth of her organization, ``Growing the 
STEM.'' In just three short years, Lilian has helped over 400 students 
develop a meaningful skill set in mathematics and undoubtedly many 
future careers in major STEM fields. Her initiative is seen every day--
through her fellow students--and through the community of Coeur 
d'Alene. As the head math coach at her local high school, Lilian 
continues to help fellow students excel in mathematics. While it may be 
difficult to measure the impact she has made, it is clear that this is 
just the beginning of Lilian's impact on our community. I thank Lilian 
for her hard work and dedication to the future of so many Idaho 
students.

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