[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
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                         RECOGNIZING AVI BENDER

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 2, 2025

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Avi Bender of 
Arvada, Colorado. Avi was selected as one of 250 high school students 
across the country to participate in the Department of State's 
prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program.
  Launched in 1983, CBYX selects high achieving youth from both Germany 
and the United States to live in each other's country for one academic 
year. During their year abroad, students will foster meaningful 
relationships between America and Germany, while giving participants 
new perspectives on peoples and cultures beyond their own. Many CBYX 
alumni go on to distinguished careers in foreign affairs and public 
service using the language skills gained through this scholarship 
program.
  This year, Avi will travel to Germany to attend school, live with a 
host family, and collaborate with the Department of State to promote 
cultural exchange between Americans and the German people.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to congratulate Avi Bender for this impressive 
accomplishment and wish Avi all the best for this upcoming year in 
Germany.

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