[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING SYDNEY TRAN AS SPELLING BEE CHAMPION

  (Mrs. KIM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Sydney Tran, a seventh 
grade student at El Rancho Charter School in Orange, for becoming 
Orange County's new spelling bee champion.
  Sydney earned her well-deserved victory and secured a spot at the 
Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling the word ``obsecration'' in 
the 14th round of competition.
  In addition to her spelling skills, Sydney is also on the school 
robotics team and participates in community service projects, embodying 
the spirit of a well-rounded and engaged student. Her success serves as 
an inspiration to her peers and brings pride to our entire community.
  Sydney will soon head to Washington, D.C., to represent Orange County 
at the national spelling bee in May.
  Mr. Speaker, we wish Sydney good luck. We are cheering her on.

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