[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS
(Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, Virginia Military Institute is world renowned
for many achievements, but I rise today to recognize VMI for producing
one of the highest numbers of Fulbright Scholars, nationally, for the
2019-2020 academic year. This world-renowned program seeks to improve
cultural relationships through the exchange of students, faculty, and
ideas.
The three bright individuals to receive this prestigious honor are
Second Lieutenant Annika Tice, Colonel Howard Sanborn, and Colonel
Geoff Jensen.
One of only 2,200 students who received a scholarship last year,
Second Lieutenant Tice used her Fulbright to educate others and taught
English in the Ivory Coast.
Colonel Sanborn, a professor of international studies and political
science, used this opportunity to study legislative politics in Hong
Kong.
Colonel Jensen, a professor of history, will conduct research in
Madrid this coming summer.
Sanborn and Jensen were among only 470 faculty to receive a Fulbright
distinction this year.
With more colleges and universities than nearly any other district in
the country, I am proud that these three individuals exemplify the
talent that the Sixth District attracts.
Congratulations to VMI on this noteworthy accomplishment.
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