[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING KAMILLE NUQUE

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of Kamille Nuque, a seventh grader who won the Glynn 
County Spelling Bee on January 15.
  Kamille, who is a student at Needwood Middle School in Brunswick, 
Georgia, won first place in the competition with 14 other spelling bee 
champions by correctly spelling the word ``astringent.''
  Kamille's inspiration to compete is her older sister, Kara, who won 
back-to-back Glynn County Spelling Bees in 2021 and 2022.
  In addition to inspiration from her older sister, Kamille was 
supported by her parents, Karl and Mary, who helped her study by asking 
her to spell words from books.
  Because of her hard work and dedication, Kamille was able to stay 
relaxed and focused on stage during the intense competition.
  I would also like to congratulate Needwood Middle School eighth 
grader Julia Knight, who came in second place and will serve as the 
alternate to Kamille in the region competition.
  I wish Kamille luck as she represents Glynn County in the region 8 
competition at Georgia Southern's Savannah campus on February 22.

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