[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E145]
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                       HONORING NATHANIEL PALAIA

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                            HON. MIKE CAREY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2024

  Mr. CAREY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor a bright young man from 
Ohio's 15th Congressional District.
  Nathaniel Palaia, who attends South-Western Career Academy, was 
recently named a 2024 nominee for the U.S. Department of Education 
Presidential Scholars Program.
  This is one of the highest honors in the nation for a high school 
student. Nathaniel is a dedicated student in the Career Technical 
Education field and serves as a member of Ohio State University's Eco-
Car Electric Vehicle Challenge Team.
  He also serves as student council president, president of the 
Engineering and Robotics Program, team captain of the Autonomous 
Vehicle Challenge, and has founded a peer mentoring program.
  Nathaniel is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society 
and has played varsity football for Grove City High School. He spends 
his summers volunteering with children with special needs.
  He manages to excel at all of these things while earning above a 4.0 
GPA and challenging himself in new ways academically.
  Nathaniel represents the true Buckeye spirit of Ohio. Among his many 
accomplishments, it has been made clear that he is also a caring, 
compassionate, and intelligent individual.
  He works hard for what he wants, and I have no doubt this will carry 
him far in his future career and in life.
  I am proud to represent a congressional district where students like 
Nathaniel give their time and abilities to make it a better place for 
everyone. It is with great pride that I honor Nathaniel in this great 
recognition.

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